Instructional Technology: Training & Development

One-on-One Instructional Design Consultation

Faculty can schedule one-on-one support time with Dr. Carrie Halpin, Instructional Designer. These sessions are meant to provide assistance to faculty on moving course content, activities and assignments into an online environment. Carrie can help with developing new online learning activities that meet course objectives, designing online assessments (tests/quizzes and other assignments), and identifying other instructional technologies to support teaching and learning in the online environment.

Click here to book your appointment:  https://carriehalpin.youcanbook.me

During sign-up, please select your meeting preference: via Zoom or on the phone.

The VCCS ELET Committee has combined forces to offer a series of workshops and trainings. 

Recordings of the most recent Webinars can be found on the ELET web site: 

https://edtech.vccs.edu/recordings/  

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Modules, Pages, & Activities, Oy vey!

Zoombombing, to Zoom or not to Zoom is NOT the right question

This faculty development curriculum is designed for instructors that are new or nearly new to online learning. All courses are self-paced and delivered asynchronously through the Canvas LMS. By completing this curriculum, faculty will be prepared to design and deliver high-quality online learning experiences. Each course will be monitored and supported by a course facilitator and requires some type of assessment to be completed. Completion of these courses will lead to a Virginia Western Teaching Online Certification that meets professional development objectives for faculty teaching hybrid and online Courses in the Faculty Evaluation and Development Plan. Click on the link to view detailed curriculum and to find the Canvas self-enroll link for each course. 

Virginia Western Teaching Online Certification

OLIT Faculty Support Page

The mission of the Department of Online Learning and Instructional Technology (OLIT) is to support and empower faculty, staff, and students in their use of instructional strategies and technologies that promote effective learning outcomes in online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced learning environments.

Faculty Support Page

Effective Teaching Practices from Association of College and University Educators (ACUE)

ACUE Effective Teaching Practices Pathway

Open Enrollment Courses are...

• Delivered fully online
• Offered throughout the year
• Lead to becoming Certified in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework​*
• Endorsed by the American Council on Education
• Delivered through a facilitated faculty learning community
• Designed for all types of faculty
• Practices are suited for implementation in an online, hybrid, or classroom learning environment

Online Learning Consortium (OLC)  

The OLC Center for Professional Learning offers virtual learning opportunities for e-learning professionals at any stage of their career. Whether you are new to online or a seasoned professional, we offer a wide range of programs for those who are eager to take their career to the next level.

Quality Matters (QM)

Quality Matters professional development is designed to help educators deliver the promise of quality online learning opportunities to every level of learner — K-12, Higher Ed., Continuing & Professional Ed., and corporate training. Online, on-site and web conferencing opportunities are designed for every audience: instructional designers, faculty, administrators, adjunct instructors, and more. Whether you’re looking to improve course design or participate in the Course Review process, we have options to help you meet your goals.

VCCS Digital Library (DL)  Click here

Live Webinars (LW) Click here

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