Online Course
The Principles of Course Materials Management
Feb. 2-March 6, 2009  |  May 18-June 19, 2009    Download Brochure (PDF | 696 KB)

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Online Learning

"The Principles of Course Materials Management" is the 3rd online course from NACS. The program will be conducted entirely via the Internet within the Icohere platform—a program partner of NACS.
Presenters and attendees participate directly from their computer through a secure web site that offers a variety of collaboration, communication, and learning tools. Just like NACS' traditional face-to-face events, this online class will provide access to presentations by experienced presenters, networking, discussions, engaging learning activities, and a variety of resources including articles, tools, and templates.
The entire event is accessible from your home or office computer using a standard web browser and attendees can login and participate at any time that fits their schedules, day or night.
If you decide to attend this five-week course, you should plan to commit approximately 3 hours per week to devote to course readings, discussions, and learning assignments.
Why you MUST take this course
» Course materials delivery to higher education is changing at a rapid pace. Learn to understand these changes.
» Learn how to make important planning and buying decisions in today’s marketplace.
» Participate in networking opportunities that support your learning.
» Foster a sense of pride for your work, profession, and the industry.
» There are no travel costs. Save the cost of airfare, hotel, and meals.
» The online course platform is easy to use and accessible from any computer with a standard web browser.
» Complete your work any time, 24/7, as you decide.
» You will learn from peer-to-peer interaction and engaging learning activities
  • Threaded discussion questions create content-rich learning experiences
  • Narrated PowerPoint shows and live, online chats offer engaging programming
  • Assignments re-enforce your learning
  • Learning Log/Journaling activities assist you in applying what you learn