During this session, we will provide you with ways in which you can use Ally’s Institutional Report to measure progress and improve the accessibility of Canvas course content across your colleges and districts. We will also show you how to run usage data reports that will help you to understand the adoption of Ally and consider strategies for improving accessibility practices across the institution.
To participate, visit the event registration page.
The state Chancellor’s Office has funded the Labster virtual lab simulations for all California Community Colleges through June 30, 2021. Whether you're looking to move an entire course online or just complement your teaching with virtual labs, Labster can help you with simulations for biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering.
Labster offers informative and beneficial weekly product webinars for faculty. Instructors can register on the Labster Webinars web page. (In addition, Labster has provided this dedicated web page to support California Community college instructors.)
Labster, a leading provider in virtual lab simulations, has been contracted by the state Chancellor’s Office for all California Community Colleges through June 30, 2021. Labster offers students an immersive, true-to-life lab experience using a gamified platform and open-ended investigation. Students are able to interact with lab equipment, perform experiments and gain proficiency through theory-related quiz questions.
In this webinar, you will learn how to:
· integrate lab simulations into your course(s) via Canvas
· identify use cases for virtual lab simulations
· receive support/resources from Labster
While the Labster simulation catalog encompasses over 18 science disciplines, this webinar will be especially valuable to faculty in the areas of biology, chemistry and physics.
Please utilize the following Zoom link to access the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6140504328
May 3 - May 30, 2021
3.0 credits
Description
Great teaching can happen anywhere, but teaching online requires different skills, strategies, and tools than face-to-face teaching. In this 4-week course, learn how to support the success of diverse students online, foster inclusion through student-centered activities and communications, and be present for your students. We'll walk you through the pertinent federal, state, and local regulations impacting online teaching and set you on the path to designing equitable online courses.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Discuss the unique needs of California community college students and the challenges and opportunities of online courses;
- Identify and discuss federal and state regulations that impact online course policy and practice;
- Identify local support for online teachers and learners;
- Design introductory communications and activities that support diversity, equity, and inclusion;
- Develop equitable online course policies written with student-centered language;
- Develop awareness of accessibility basics;
- Prepare personalized messages to support struggling students.
Fulfills
This is an introductory course designed for individuals preparing to teach an asynchronous online course. Though it does not fulfill a requirement for an @ONE certificate, it is a required course for online teaching preparation at many California community colleges. Please check with your local college to find out more.
Duration: 4 weeks
Time Commitment: approximately 10 hours per week, for a total of 40 hours
Prerequisite: Completion of Introduction to Teaching with Canvas or equivalent skills
Level of Difficulty: Beginning
Optional Continuing Education Credit
Participants in this course can seek optional professional development/continuing education credits by dual-enrolling. A separate fee to the university for graduate-level credit will apply. To learn more, visit Course & CEU Information
May 3 - May 30, 2021
3.0 credits
Description
The power of an online course comes from careful planning and intentional design. Blending the concepts of backward design with universal design with hands-on practice, you'll gain mastery in the skills needed to purposefully design an engaging, high-quality online course that captures--and keeps--your students' attention. You'll leave with a robust plan and the solid foundation of your newly envisioned course.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- discuss the value of using the OEI Course Design Rubric to design a quality online course,
- use backward design principles to start a course plan;
- plan online learning units with measurable outcomes;
- determine "next steps" for building an online course.
Fulfills
This course is the introductory course of the Online Teaching & Design Certificate, and fulfills Section A: Course Design.
Duration: 4 weeks facilitated asynchronous
Time Commitment: approximately 10 hours per week, for a total of 40 hours
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate. To get the most from this course, you should have some familiarity with online teaching and with Canvas. This course is a recommended starting point for the Online Teaching & Design Certificate.
Optional Continuing Education Credit
Participants in this course can seek optional professional development/continuing education credits by dual-enrolling. A separate fee to the university for graduate-level credit will apply. To learn more, visit Course & CEU Information
Mar 8 - Apr 4, 2021
3.0 credits
Description
The power of an online course comes from careful planning and intentional design. Blending the concepts of backward design with universal design with hands-on practice, you'll gain mastery in the skills needed to purposefully design an engaging, high-quality online course that captures--and keeps--your students' attention. You'll leave with a robust plan and the solid foundation of your newly envisioned course.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- discuss the value of using the OEI Course Design Rubric to design a quality online course,
- use backward design principles to start a course plan;
- plan online learning units with measurable outcomes;
- determine "next steps" for building an online course.
Fulfills
This course is the introductory course of the Online Teaching & Design Certificate, and fulfills Section A: Course Design.
Duration: 4 weeks facilitated asynchronous
Time Commitment: approximately 10 hours per week, for a total of 40 hours
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate. To get the most from this course, you should have some familiarity with online teaching and with Canvas. This course is a recommended starting point for the Online Teaching & Design Certificate.
Optional Continuing Education Credit
Participants in this course can seek optional professional development/continuing education credits by dual-enrolling. A separate fee to the university for graduate-level credit will apply. To learn more, visit Course & CEU Information
Feb 1 - Feb 28, 2021
3.0 credits
Description
The power of an online course comes from careful planning and intentional design. Blending the concepts of backward design with universal design with hands-on practice, you'll gain mastery in the skills needed to purposefully design an engaging, high-quality online course that captures--and keeps--your students' attention. You'll leave with a robust plan and the solid foundation of your newly envisioned course.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- discuss the value of using the OEI Course Design Rubric to design a quality online course,
- use backward design principles to start a course plan;
- plan online learning units with measurable outcomes;
- determine "next steps" for building an online course.
Fulfills
This course is the introductory course of the Online Teaching & Design Certificate, and fulfills Section A: Course Design.
Duration: 4 weeks facilitated asynchronous
Time Commitment: approximately 10 hours per week, for a total of 40 hours
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate. To get the most from this course, you should have some familiarity with online teaching and with Canvas. This course is a recommended starting point for the Online Teaching & Design Certificate.
Optional Continuing Education Credit
Participants in this course can seek optional professional development/continuing education credits by dual-enrolling. A separate fee to the university for graduate-level credit will apply. To learn more, visit Course & CEU Information
Apr 5 - May 2, 2021
3.0 credits
Description
First impressions really do count, and the first ten minutes a student is in your course can make or break their experience. Designing your course with the needs of diverse students in mind allows you to hit just the right note for that crucial first "introduction" and build intuitive elements that support each student's success.
You'll discover the power of three important "tens" in your students' interaction in the course--the first 10 minutes, the first 10 hours, and the first 10 days. You'll leave with strategies to authentically welcome students, design impactful home pages and syllabi, and create compelling activities that help your students form a meaningful learning community.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- use the CVC-OEI Course Design Rubric to inform how you design interaction into your course;
- write a succinct and informative welcome letter;
- design a welcoming home page in Canvas;
- develop a supportive orientation unit with policies, student services, and meaningful student-to-student interaction;
- design an online syllabus;
- develop a communication plan for your course.
Fulfills
This course is an option of the Online Teaching & Design Certificate, and fulfills Section B: Interaction.
Duration: 4 weeks, facilitated asynchronous
Time Commitment: approximately 10 hours per week, for a total of 40 hours
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Optional Continuing Education Credit
Participants in this course can seek optional professional development/continuing education credits by dual-enrolling. A separate fee to the university for graduate-level credit will apply. To learn more, visit Course & CEU Information
Mar 1 - Mar 28, 2021
3.0 credits
Description
First impressions really do count, and the first ten minutes a student is in your course can make or break their experience. Designing your course with the needs of diverse students in mind allows you to hit just the right note for that crucial first "introduction" and build intuitive elements that support each student's success.
You'll discover the power of three important "tens" in your students' interaction in the course--the first 10 minutes, the first 10 hours, and the first 10 days. You'll leave with strategies to authentically welcome students, design impactful home pages and syllabi, and create compelling activities that help your students form a meaningful learning community.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- use the CVC-OEI Course Design Rubric to inform how you design interaction into your course;
- write a succinct and informative welcome letter;
- design a welcoming home page in Canvas;
- develop a supportive orientation unit with policies, student services, and meaningful student-to-student interaction;
- design an online syllabus;
- develop a communication plan for your course.
Fulfills
This course is an option of the Online Teaching & Design Certificate, and fulfills Section B: Interaction.
Duration: 4 weeks, facilitated asynchronous
Time Commitment: approximately 10 hours per week, for a total of 40 hours
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Optional Continuing Education Credit
Participants in this course can seek optional professional development/continuing education credits by dual-enrolling. A separate fee to the university for graduate-level credit will apply. To learn more, visit Course & CEU Information
Jan 25 - Feb 21, 2021
3.0 credits
Description
First impressions really do count, and the first ten minutes a student is in your course can make or break their experience. Designing your course with the needs of diverse students in mind allows you to hit just the right note for that crucial first "introduction" and build intuitive elements that support each student's success.
You'll discover the power of three important "tens" in your students' interaction in the course--the first 10 minutes, the first 10 hours, and the first 10 days. You'll leave with strategies to authentically welcome students, design impactful home pages and syllabi, and create compelling activities that help your students form a meaningful learning community.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- use the CVC-OEI Course Design Rubric to inform how you design interaction into your course;
- write a succinct and informative welcome letter;
- design a welcoming home page in Canvas;
- develop a supportive orientation unit with policies, student services, and meaningful student-to-student interaction;
- design an online syllabus;
- develop a communication plan for your course.
Fulfills
This course is an option of the Online Teaching & Design Certificate, and fulfills Section B: Interaction.
Duration: 4 weeks, facilitated asynchronous
Time Commitment: approximately 10 hours per week, for a total of 40 hours
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Optional Continuing Education Credit
Participants in this course can seek optional professional development/continuing education credits by dual-enrolling. A separate fee to the university for graduate-level credit will apply. To learn more, visit Course & CEU Information
