This brief course examines the fundamentals of teaching and learning in distance learning environments. Faculty members at DMU are expected to teach courses that utilize regular and substantive interaction. Teaching in a distance learning environment requires thoughtful planning regarding instructional methods, technologies, student engagement, and course management. Completing this course provides DMU faculty with the foundational knowledge needed to effectively address each of these items. Upon completion of the course, faculty will receive a certificate of completion from the Continuing Medical Education department.