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--This was my first online class and I really liked that I could do things on my on time. I am a person that doesn’t like to be lectured to so this class was great for me. After taking the class I think I know myself better knowing what type of person I am.--2007 PDC Online Student --I liked how we did not have to be face to face to communicate with another student. It allowed me to say what I wanted to say because it’s always easier to speak to people over the internet.--2007 PDC Online Student --I enjoyed the online textbook because it allowed for me to put my ideas down "on paper" through the various journals. I enjoyed the discussion boards because it allowed for Socratic discussion and to interact with people with different points of view.--2007 PDC Online Student Students Flock to Online Study as a Flexible Way to Earn a Degree
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PDC 124 is taught totally online by Cindy Morrin
and Dr. Marsha Fralick
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Michigan State now mandates all students to "experience" online education before they graduate high school to meet technology standards. PDC for HS helps students meet this standard. Click here to read the story. "We need to open the pipeline of curriculum and instructional offerings to include online courses to prepare students to go to college."--Susan Patrick, executive director of the North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) "Online learning...levels the playing field by giving kids access to more courses and opportunities to take rigorous curriculum." --Patrick
Click here to take an online quiz
to help you assess your online readiness. ____I enjoy using my computer. ____I have access to a computer with a high speed Internet connection. ____I have Microsoft Word installed on my computer. ____I am skilled in using my computer including using the Internet, creating and saving files, copy and paste, and basic computer functions. ____I am a self-motivated and independent learner. ____I enjoy writing on the computer. ____I enjoy flexible scheduling. ____I am good at managing my time. ____I am self-motivated. ____I realize that an online e-text is required at the cost of $50.
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