Distance Learning Coordinators

An internship or part-time or summer job at a school that offers distance education programs will provide valuable insights into the field and work-related contacts that can be helpful in the future. If you are still in school, consult with your career services office for information about internships and jobs that may be available at your school or in other academic institutions.

Learn more about the issues, policies, news, and technological developments in the distance learning industry by visiting the Web sites of professional associations, such as the United States Distance Learning Association (https://www.usdla.org) and Learning Forward (https://learningforward.org). Another way to find out if this type of work is for you is by speaking with a distance learning coordinator. Set up an information interview to find out how the DL coordinator got started in this career and what they find to be most rewarding and challenging about the job. Perhaps you could also arrange a job-shadowing experience with a distance learning coordinator.