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Learning Management System

Unlimited Online Access

CD-ED uses a customized Learning Management System that allows a complete online education experience with all the features you'd expect. You’ll be given access to a meticulously prepared, clear and efficient student website that guides you through your year from beginning to end.

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You control the time of day at which you access the LMS resources, and you're totally free to work at your pace within each week. Whenever it's convenient for you, the LMS has the following available:

  • instructions for each module,
  • a personal profile including a photo, description, interests area and even a personal blog for facilitating student-to-student interaction,
  • online tests for easy access,
  • proprietary video tutorials,
  • assignment upload for email-free file transfer,
  • live chat and static forums for student and instructor interaction,
  • a report card to follow your progress,
  • a tech centre for resolving computer issues,
  • journal areas for self-reflection,
  • file downloads for lessons,
  • a career guidance site,
  • a resource library,
  • proprietary lessons prepared by our instructors, and
  • unlimited access to the students’ centre 24/7.

Read on for details.

Orientation

Upon your application for enrollment, you will be given immediate access to a pre-student orientation program, at no charge. This module gives you the power to complete the enrollment process and continues with weekly activities until your official start date.

We're giving away free content to everybody who enrolls because we've found that students with access to this content become better students and are better equipped for the job market upon graduation.

The free module includes resources and activities on the following topics:

  • Introduction to the Centre for Distance Education
  • How to Be a Successful Student
  • How to Live a Successful Life
  • Career Guidance Preview

Upon your start date, you will be given access to the rest of the LMS, including modules that explain in detail the policies and regulations, how to work each week, and what we expect from you.

See What You Get for more information about the Pre-Study Orientation Course.

Instructions

In addition to all of the carefully chosen textbooks necessary for the program, you will receive a student binder that puts you in charge by providing you with:

  • a startup guide,
  • all course outlines and assignments,
  • a submission schedule to keep you on track,
  • the school’s policies and regulations,
  • a study guide written especially for distance education students, and
  • a self-assessment test to determine your learning style to help your instructor help you.

The binder, alongside the student website, will instruct you as to which books, software, activities and assignments you will work on each week. It couldn't be easier.

Lessons

Everybody has a different learning style. We have therefore developed a comprehensive yet simplified system for ensuring that each learning style is accommodated throughout your program.

Your lessons may come in the form of step-by-step exercises, proprietary lessons by our instructors, guest lectures, discussion forums, presentations, case studies, or video tutorials.

You may also find yourself participating in reflective essays & journals, independent projects, research projects, labs and simulations, discussion forums with other students, brainstorm sessions, and hands-on assignments and tests.

Note: All teaching is in English and your proficiency in the English language should be adequate for the level of study you wish to take.

Resources

Files necessary to complete each week’s assignments will be available all in one place on the LMS site. This may include links to Webinars, PDFs for extra information or to answer review questions, video tutorials, links to the textbook’s companion website, MP3 files for transcription, video tutorials to augment the textbook, or external resources.

Possible resources can include:

- Audio Files

- Video Files

- PDF Files

- Documents

- Spreadsheets

- Presentations

- Images

- External Web Links

- Compressed Files

Assignment Submission

It's a piece of cake to submit your assignments. If you've ever uploaded a profile picture to Facebook, you're familiar with the process: the LMS uses similar web-based forms. You simply enter the upload area, click to browse your computer, upload the file and click Send for Marking. Your instructor is notified immediately of your submission and can retrieve it for evaluation.

Instructor Evaluation

As assignments are submitted, the instructor is notified via email from the LMS. The instructor then personally evaluates your assignment and leaves formative and constructive feedback for you. The LMS will send you an email to let you know that the mark and feedback are available.

Report Card

Your LMS profile will include a link to a report card that is updated for you weekly by your instructor. You will be able to track your progress both academically and within your schedule.

Report Card Example

Report Card Sample

Automatic Testing

Online tests are available in most subjects which allow the student to be evaluated immediately on course material at any time day or night.

Help Desk

You’ll have access to academic, technical and administrative support via email, online forms, and toll-free phone. Support is unlimited; contact us as often as required.

Student Community

Students and staff can use our online messaging system and internal discussion forums to talk together about classes, careers, and everyday life. Profile photos and updates are encouraged to facilitate interaction between students. Each student is also provided with a personal blog for documenting the school experience.

We are proud to be supporting such a lively, dedicated community of online learners.

Guidance Office

Our online guidance office includes hundreds of helpful articles on personal topics such as depression, stress, study skills, anxiety and learning disabilities.

Career Guidance

CD-ED has a full Career Guidance Program. In addition, your instructors are available throughout your program to answer questions about the industry you’re preparing to enter with your new skills.

Take our LMS for a test drive!

Does all this sound too good to be true? Of course it does - but we invite you to put our LMS to the test. Fill out the form below to sign up for access to a risk-free demonstration course:

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