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 Doña Ana Virtual Education (DAVE) is an extension of Doña Ana Community College.  DAVE is our Distance Learning Program that offers students the flexibility of earning college credits outside the traditional classroom setting.  It is not designed to replace traditional classrooms, but offers an additional medium to extend learning opportunities.  more>>


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DAVE utilizes a three tier approach to Distance Learning

Blackboard (formerly WebCT)  is course management software that enables instructors to deliver a course to students via the Internet.  The courses can be “synchronous” or “asynchronous” with required deadlines for assignments.  Some of the more common features include a chat room, bulletin board, private mail, access to grades, online quizzes, a calendar, and student presentations.

Centra is a synchronous web delivery solution for conducting virtual or "live" classroom events through the internet. The software uses voice-over-IP (VOIP) technology, where students and faculty can speak to each other during the class session while using an Internet  connection. A broadband connection is recommended with this type of course.

 ITV- Interactive Television, a synchronous virtual communication system utilizing voice, video, web and data to enhance Learning. The classes are “live” with students and instructors having the ability to see and talk with each other in real time.  This course requires attending classes at a specific site around the state that can receive and send these broadcasts.