Online Learning Initiatives
To realize the vision of Metro State as the preeminent public urban baccalaureate college in the country and a Hispanic Serving Institute, we must focus on the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body. Offering courses, and ultimately any appropriate academic programs, in an online format is one way to significantly meet the education demands of our students. Preeminence, within the state of Colorado, let alone the nation, can only be achieved through transforming our online services, not simply transitioning existing services to an online platform.
Over the last decade, the World Wide Web has become much more than a technology resource; it has become a primary conduit of teaching and learning. Web site development, course discussion list services, faculty and student blogs, online exams, Webcasting of audio and video, multimedia development, portal services, and podcasting have become key functions of the academic environment. Additionally, Web resources can no longer be considered “behind-the-scenes” software and hardware support. Web resources are part of the dynamic academic collective in providing online education, consisting of not only online courses, but online support, which enables academic departments to provide electronic information to its targeted recruits and majors. Web resources directly interface with academic departments and faculty, and the executive officers of the College.
Offering quality online courses requires a team approach involving administrators, subject matter experts, qualified faculty members, and educational technology professionals working together to offer students the best possible learning experience. Metro State is committed to the collaborative approach and these webpages provide the information needed to reach our goal of preeminence.
