Anyone interested in using distance education services - such as a teacher, a school, a school district, or an individuals - is considered a "Distance Education Consumer", and can create an account using the "Registration" link from the navigation box on the left side of the page.
The Distance Education Clearinghouse allows you to both search for content modules and courses in a wide range of categories, and post a "Content Request" that notifies of others what type of content you need. The areas of interest are broken down into various topics and target populations from K-20, or if you prefer, from the beginning of school age through higher education and continuing education.
Our database does not house online course content directly. It puts distance education consumers and providers in touch with each another. We don't sell coures, build them, or provide them through this website. Consider us a matchmaker.
If you don't find what you are looking for, or just want to be kept informed on new offerings in certain topic categories, you can post a Content Request in the database. This ensures that you will be notified when new content modules or courses are entered which meet your areas of interest.
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Free Registration and Content Request Posting |
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You can create your free account, and post your Content Request - which specifies your interests and needs - into the system by signing up. Providers will be able to search and find your Content Request, and those who have courses or content that match your needs will be notified.. |
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Daily or Weekly Content Listings by email |
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You can choose to receive daily or weekly Content Listings that match your interests by email . This is called our ContentMail system. We also have a self-contained mail system if you'd like to keep you contact details private. |
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Upload Supporting Documentation |
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You can upload your own supporting documentation for you Content Request file in Word (.doc) or PDF format. This could be additional details about your school or program, or even an RFP. |
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Modify Your Content Request Whenever You'd Like |
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You can modify your Content Request information whenever you'd like, and you can preview your changes online, and publish it when ready. |
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Hide your personal information |
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You can hide the information like name,address,email,phone,location to not be displayed to providers when viewing your Content Request. |
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Powerful HTML Editor Built In |
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We have used a powerful HTML editor so that you can describe your needs in detail, and provide links, images and other rich resources. Basically anything that can fit in a web page can be embedded into your listings! |
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Search Content Modules and Request Details |
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You can search our content modules and courses database, and if your Content Request is online, you can request details directly from the selected content listing. This automatically forwards your contact and program information - including supporting documents - to the content provider. |
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Account Statistics! |
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Your account has detailed online statistics about how many times your Content Request was viewed by providers, how many times your contact details were viewed by providers, and how many times the attached Content Request file was downloaded by providers. |
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Private Messaging System |
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Requests for Details, and private messages are stored in this section of the site. You can view the private messages you have received from providers, the private messages sent by you, the Requests for Details you have sent. You can also block (reject) selected providers or vendors. |
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Bookmark Interesting Content Modules or Courses |
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While searching our database you can create a bookmark list of interesting content modules or courses, and review them later. |
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Create RSS Feeds |
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Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds are enabled for all Content Requests, so providers interested in creating the kind of content you seek are notified of your needs using a variety of small technologies. |
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Content Is KING - Rate the Content and Write Your Own Reviews! |
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Once you submite a request for details through the system, you are able to rate the content you have requested, and write a detailed review if you so choose. Other registered consumers will be able to read these reviews when seeking content in the future. All ratings are displayed as an average. |
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