Section 879 IAC 1-9-3 - Approval of distance education course and providerAuthority: IC 25-23.7-3-8; IC 25-23.7-6-5
Affected: IC 25-23.7
Sec. 3.
In order for a distance education course to be approved for credit, the continuing education course provider shall submit the following information:
(1) For course design, the following:(A) A plan for submitting substantial changes in the course to the board. Substantial changes include, but are not limited to, the following:(i) Expanded or reduced course content.(ii) Changes in the time allotments for portions of the course.(iii) Changes in the learning objectives.(iv) A change of instructor.(v) Changes in the course delivery method.(B) A course may provide a test, and the participant must score at least seventy-five percent (75%) to pass and receive credit for the class. Tests may have any combination of multiple choice, true or false, fill-in, or essay questions with at least twenty (20) questions per two (2) hours of instruction. If a test is not used, an alternate method of timing the licensee's participation must be provided to verify completion of the course.(2) For course delivery, the following: (A) The names and qualifications for each continuing education provider and instructor of the course offered by distance learning methods and their credentials, including any specific training for teaching via the specified delivery method as well as a plan for their continued professional development.(B) An identity affirmation statement is required. The licensee is required to sign the statement before any certificate of completion for distance learning is issued.(C) A plan for sufficient security to: (i) ensure against fraudulent practices;(ii) protect the licensee's identification information; and(iii) verify that the student enrolled in the course is the one who completes the course and any required tests.(3) For licensee support services, information about the course, if applicable, including the following: (A) Broadcasts and distance site locations.(B) Faculty contact information.(C) Course outline and learning objectives.(D) Testing and grading information.(E) Guidelines regarding what constitutes successful completion of the course.(F) Homework assignments and deadlines.(G) Fees and refund policies.(H) Prerequisites for the course.(I) A list of required student materials.(J) A list of other support services made available to the students.(4) For evaluation and assessment, an evaluation form that solicits licensee feedback on the following: (A) The delivery approach.(C) Suggestions for class improvement.(D) Their overall satisfaction with the course. It is required that every licensee in a distance education course be provided an evaluation form at the conclusion of the course.
Manufactured Home Installer Licensing Board; 879 IAC 1-9-3; filed May 11, 2005, 2:00 p.m.: 28 IR 2990; filed Oct 20, 2011, 2:57 p.m.: 20111116-IR-879110003FRA; readopted filed Nov 22, 2011, 12:18 p.m.: 20111221-IR-879110372RFAReadopted filed 12/1/2017, 1:54 p.m.: 20171227-IR-879170407RFAReadopted filed 6/22/2023, 8:49 a.m.: 20230719-IR-879230087RFA