UAOnline upgrades make e-learning registration easier

April 3, 2011

University Relations

Finding and registering for e-learning classes (distance education classes) just got easier. Instead of having to look up e-learning classes using the Distance Education Gateway as students have in the past, a new service provided within UAOnline now allows students to easily pull a list of all e-learning courses available at all University of Alaska campuses.

The advanced search capability allows students to narrow the list of available courses based on the types of technology used. For example, students can now easily search for classes offered which use only audio conferencing, web or satellite technologies, or for classes which use a blend of technologies. The course descriptions also have been expanded to include course-specific information — such as if the course is instructor-led or self-paced, lecture style or correspondence — and the type of equipment required.

An open search is also available to look for keywords in the course title, description or other attributes to assist students in locating the class that is right for them. A student looking for a class on using Photoshop, for instance, can now just type "Photoshop" in the open search query. The result will be a list of all courses within the user's criteria that mention Photoshop. All of these changes have been added to UAOnline's already robust search capabilities to allow for easier navigation and registration. This enhancement applies to all courses, every student and every campus.

Students who are familiar with the Distance Education Gateway for finding e-learning courses can still use that site for summer and fall 2011 registration; however, we encourage you to surf straight over to UAOnline to find and register for classes in one convenient location.