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What is Our DEAL?

Distance Education for Authentic Learning (DEAL)

DEAL's Mission

DEAL will engage, empower, and inspire global learners by re-imagining and redefining curriculum to enact positive change and meet the competitive demands of a 21st century society. DEAL courses and programs will support student success by employing on demand, technology-integrated, real-world relevant teaching and learning not constrained to brick and mortar classrooms.

DEAL: Where Learning is Connected, Flexible and Authentic 

What is Authentic Learning?

From the Glossary of Education Reform, Authentic Learning

From Educational Research Newsletter & Webinars, The four characteristics of 'authentic learning'

Authentic learning: what, why and how?

What is DEAL?

Dillard University's DEAL program includes both hybrid and fully online courses. 

DEAL. Courses can be found using the Course Search tool found in the Guest tab in on myDU. Use the "method" filter and search for either "online" or "hybrid."

Current semester

Spring 2020 DEAL - hybrid sections - edit Method Filter in myDU to HYBRID

Spring 2020 DEAL - online sections - edit Method Filter in myDU to ONLINE

Summer 2020 DEAL - hybrid sections - edit Method Filter in myDU to HYBRID

Summer 2020 DEAL - online sections - edit Method Filter in myDU to ONLINE

Fall 2020 DEAL - hybrid sections - edit Method Filter in myDU to HYBRID

Fall 2020 DEAL - online sections - edit Method Filter in myDU to ONLINE

Previous academic year semesters

Fall 2019 DEAL - hybrid sections - edit Method Filter in myDU to HYBRID

Fall 2019 DEAL - online sections - edit Method Filter in myDU to ONLINE

Summer 2019 DEAL - hybrid sections - edit Method Filter in myDU to HYBRID

Summer 2019 DEAL - online sections - edit Method Filter in myDU to ONLINE

DEFINITIONS of COURSE DELIVERY

Hybrid: Hybrid classes at Dillard University combine traditional classroom instruction with a significant amount (33% - 75%) of instruction delivered through instructional technology.  Hybrid courses meet approximately half of the time in a traditional face-to-face environment with the remainder of the course presentation, interaction, activities, and exercises delivered through various electronic means online.

Online: Online classes at Dillard University have the bulk of the material delivered online using the Canvas Learning Management System.  Face-to-face sessions are discouraged but acceptable up to 5% of instructional time (maximum of two 1 hour meetings during a long semester).  Proctored exams are allowed.  All required meeting days, times, and locations should be included in the class description in the course schedule so students and advisers are aware of this requirement prior to registration.

DEAL FEES

$50 for an online and $30 for a hybrid course enrollment. DEAL students do not pay extra for quiz or exam proctoring. 

STUDENT READINESS

Student Readiness: Canvas LMS and the SmarterMeasure Learning Readiness Indicator

There are no prerequisites for registration in hybrid and online course sections; however, there is a requirement to complete a Canvas Student Tour (previously DEAL 101: Canvas Onboarding and eLearning Readiness) and the SmarterMeasure Learning Readiness Indicator self-evaluation during the first 7 days of the semester. 

Student Readiness: Distance Education for Authentic Learning additional self evaluations

Students should self-determine if they are ready to succeed in a hybrid or online course. Take one or all of these quick self-assessments: The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services "Are You Ready for Online Learning?," The Pennsylvania State University Online Readiness Assessment, and others recommended by MERLOT in their Student Readiness assessment tools collection. The "Assessing Readiness for E-Learning" instrument was the result of a research study that addressed the issue that demonstrated success in a traditional classroom is not predictor of success in an online course. You can also learn more about Skills for Effective Online Learning by completing a self-assessment (shared from the Erskin Theological Seminary). 

Student Support:    

Students needing assistance with this onboarding requirement can contact their DEAL Support Team Coaches at:

504-816-5225

email Deal Support directly at  mailto: dealsupport@dillard.edu

@The DEAL Center is open on weekdays and Saturday mornings to assist students with the Canvas LMS, eLearning Readiness assessment, and all academic technology needs, such as using Google Apps, Respondus, Unicheck and VoiceThread.  Hours vary by semester. Visit the Distance Learning classroom (220) in the Library.

FERPA and Student Privacy in Distance Education 

Procedures for Protecting Student Privacy in Distance Education Courses

Qualified Faculty: