Online Learning & Instructional Innovation

Online Learning & Instructional Innovation (OLII) oversees the management, quality, and professional development for the design and delivery of online courses at Frederick Community College (FCC). OLII manages the college’s Learning Management System, Blackboard, which supports the delivery of instruction across all course formats. In support of the college's mission, OLII is committed to providing affordable, flexible, and diverse learning experiences for students, faculty, and staff. 

Is Online Learning Right for You?

Online courses offer flexibility but demand the same time and rigor as on-campus classes. To succeed, you’ll need strong self-motivation, basic computer literacy (email and file management), and roughly 9–12 hours per week per course—more for accelerated tracks.

Quick Checklist

• Time: 9–12 hours weekly.
• Skills: File management, email, and uploading documents.
• Traits: High discipline and independence.

Ready to start? Take our Self-Assessment Quiz to see if online learning fits your style.

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Our Partners

MarylandOnline

FCC is proud to be part of MarylandOnline, a statewide network of colleges committed to excellence in online learning through support, resources, and collaboration.

MarylandOnline Seat Bank

One of MarylandOnline’s earliest and continuing programs, the Seat Bank, allows member institutions to share seats in online courses. The program uses an adoption rather than a transfer process that allows institutions to “own” the adopted course, making the process easy and transparent for students.

• Allows low-enrollment courses to be filled with students from other colleges.
• It gives students more options for completion by giving them access to courses that may not be available at their home institutions (or courses that are available but full).
• Provides a simplified process that saves students the trouble of transferring courses.

For more information or to add your course to the SeatBank, contact Kim Jacob.

Quality Matters

FCC is a subscriber of Quality Matters, a non-profit, quality assurance organization. This ensures your online course is intuitive, accessible, and aligned with clear learning goals.