Distributed Education

The Office of Distributed Education supports both Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College in their offerings of alternative format courses. These include online, and hybrid courses. This supports extends to the use of various forms of media used in instruction, including MP3s, streaming media, video-on-demand, teleconferencing, etc.

For a detailed list of services provided by Distributed Education as well as other DETS departments, please see our Catalog of Services.

Course Programs via Video-Streaming

In the near future, some courses will also be available via EduStream, a web-based streaming application hosted and managed by the San Bernardino Community College District. To take advantaged of this format, the instruction must be using an online course management system as part of their course. Students may either view the streamed videos either from home (requires Internet Broadband Connectivity such as DSL, Cable Modem, or Wireless) or the college libraries.

ONLINE AND HYBRID COURSES

Online courses require a computer system with an internet connection. SBCCD supports multiple Course Management Software (CMS) packages. The software is specified by the course instructor.

A computer system connected to the Internet is required for participation in a course delivered online. Student MUST have access to a computer with an Internet connection. Any charges for connection to the Internet is the responsibility of the student.

Certain courses may require a CD-ROM drive, speakers or headphones. Please check course requirements. Some computer labs at the campuses may accomodate online students.

Students taking online/ hybrid courses may have to attend 0 to 5 campus meetings per semester.

 

 

Contact Information

24-hour Technical Support is available at 909-384-4357