Common use of DISTRIBUTED LEARNING Clause in Contracts

DISTRIBUTED LEARNING. a) Distributed learning includes, but is not limited to, print based education courses, online or web-based instruction, video-conferencing, teleconferencing, instructional video and audio tapes, hybrid or mixed-mode programs and courses. b) In developing and offering distributed learning programs and courses, the employer will plan in collaboration with the department or functional area and the employee(s) who will develop and/or deliver the program or course. c) For the purposes of this article departments or functional areas are defined as the operational or administrative sub-division within which an employee is appointed and assigned workload and may include geographic limitations. d) Subject to mutual agreement, the parties may develop criteria for the determination of the appropriate release time for the development, delivery and revision of distributed learning programs or courses. To the extent that they contain provisions that address release time and workload for the development, delivery and revision of distributed learning programs or courses, letters of understanding shall apply. e) The employer will provide the necessary technological and Human Resource Services for employees assigned to develop and deliver the program and courses. f) The employer will provide the necessary and appropriate training in the use of relevant educational technology for employees assigned to deliver distributed learning programs and courses.

DISTRIBUTED LEARNING. a) Distributed learning includes, but is not limited to, print based education courses, online or web-based instruction, video-conferencing, teleconferencing, instructional video and audio tapes, hybrid or mixed-mode programs and courses. b) In developing and offering distributed learning programs and courses, the employer will plan in collaboration with the department or functional area and the employee(s) who will develop and/or deliver the program or course. c) For the purposes of this article departments or functional areas are defined as the operational or administrative sub-division within which an employee is appointed and assigned workload and may include geographic limitations. d) Subject to mutual agreement, the parties may develop criteria for the determination of the appropriate release time for the development, delivery and revision of distributed learning programs or courses. To the extent that they contain provisions that address release time and workload for the development, delivery and revision of distributed learning programs or courses, letters of understanding shall apply. e) The employer will provide the necessary technological and Human Resource Services human resources for employees assigned to develop and deliver the program and courses. f) The employer will provide the necessary and appropriate training in the use of relevant educational technology for employees assigned to deliver distributed learning programs and courses.