This is a report of a study conducted  in the Human Development program at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago  designed to identify factors to consider when designing or re-purposing courses for distance learning. Four elements of learner-centered interactivity were studied: (1) learner-to-interface; (2) learner-to-content;  (3) learner-to learner; and (4) learner to instructor (Moore, 1991).   Interviews, focus groups, online discussion, and surveys were the tools used to collect data. The results of this study provide a foundation for redesigning existing courses, for creating new courses and for additional research.