Distance Learning General Information

Distance Learning coursework at UAH supported by CoE uses a number of technological tools. Our capture tool is MediaSite, which allows us to capture live lectures while our professors are teaching and to provide this content to our DL students very shortly thereafter. Many of our faculty also supplement their DL classes with Angel, the course management system for the UAHuntsville Campus. In addition, we also offer some courses across the UA System using Videoconferencing.

WHEN?

The web posting captured through Mediasite is typically available within 1 hour after class. CDs are distributed to local DL student mailboxes in Technology Hall, N154 within 24 hours of the class, or sent via 2nd day air going out the next evening following the class for students both living and working outside of the Huntsville city limit.

HOW?

Live classes are captured using advanced software to consolidate audio and video lectures alongside materials presented by faculty members. These materials may include slideshows such as PowerPoint, demonstrated documents such as drawings or excerpts from textbooks, media clips, SmartBoard annotationas, as well as other technology inputs. Synchronization of this content is completed and the captured lectures are placed online for streaming via Mediasite.

WHERE?

Students access lectures captured through Mediasite through the DL homepage Login link. Assignments should be submitted either directly to the instructor via email or other designated delivery method or to the DL office; please consult with your professor regarding his or her preferred method of assignment submission. Graded assignments returned to the DL Production Office by professors will be returned in the same manner as CD distribution.

WHO? All About Proctoring...

Exams are proctored from the DL office for local students. These should be scheduled through Ms. Dottie Luke (256) 824-6976 and are held daily starting at 9:30 am or 1:30 pm.

Remote DL student exams must go through the industry proctor. Students are responsible for identifying the proper proctor at their location and submitting the name and contact information to the DL Administrative Office as soon as this information is known. We will then contact and certify the proctor. Exams are sent directly to the proctors with instructions for administration.

Student Testimonials from DL Class Experiences (coming soon...)