Office of Distributed Learning - Distributed Learning

The University of South Carolina makes higher education more accessible for more students through distributed learning. Our experienced team supports the University's mission to grow distributed learning by working collaboratively with faculty and other academic support units.

The Office of Distributed Learning assists faculty and academic units with online course delivery, from providing guidance through the course approval process to assisting with technical production and course accessibility. We help instructors provide a rich learning experience that mirrors on-campus quality while ensuring that testing adheres to course and program requirements. Together, we deliver exceptional online courses to students regardless of distance, classroom availability, or time constraints.

Services provided by the Office of Distributed Learning include:

Course Production - The Office has two on-site, professional production suites with advanced studio-level and audio equipment, studio lighting, and a photo-ready background to record, edit, and incorporate media into lectures.

Transcription and Closed Captioning - The Office provides both transcription and closed captioning services to help faculty meet course accessibility needs.

Test Proctoring - The Office provides options for secure, proctored online testing; paper and computer-based testing; or proctored testing at approved on- or off-campus testing sites.

Easy to Search Website of Online Courses – The Office provides a website that enables users to search for courses taught each semester in various distributed learning formats.

Schedule a Consultation

If you would like to know more about how the Office can assist you in developing and delivering online courses, contact us on 803-777-7210 or email dlquest@mailbox.sc.edu to schedule a consultation.

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