Innovative Projects for Collaborating with Faculty

Friday, September 26, 2014

Presented by: Todd Conaway, Instructional Designer

Teaching & eLearning SupportStacey L. Hilton, Dean

Computer Technologies & Instructional Support

Introduction

• Computer Technologies & Instructional Support Division

• Teaching & eLearning Support Department (TeLS) was established in 2006, although it was around much longer under different names. (Distributed Learning, Distance Education, Technology Enhanced Learning Services)

• Department consists of 4 full-time staff that support faculty, staff and students districtwide.

Department Overview

Session Resource

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TeLS OverviewNew Faculty OrientationFirst year probationary faculty are required to complete a comprehensive year long orientation program. TeLS contributes to the content and training for first year faculty.

TeLS Overview

Teaching Online WorkshopIntroduces instructors new to online learning the best practices and basic skills needed to be effective in the online environment.

TeLS Overview

Student Orientation to Online Learning & Digital Literacy WorkshopsWorkshops targeted to assist students new to online learning and technology.

TeLS Overview

TeLS WebletterWeb based resource for current topics in education and a place to share TeLS support and information.

TeLS Overview

57 Second Blackboard TipWeekly tips distributed to all college faculty targeting the use of the Blackboard LMS.

TeLS Overview

TeLS Media Studio/Video CreationTeLS provides a state of the art media studio for audio and video creation.

Collaborative Projects

Summer & Winter InstitutesThe institutes focus on best practices in the classroom, as well as technology topics for enhancing the student learning experience.

Collaborative Projects

Teacher AcademyA full day workshop designed for K-12 community educators.

Collaborative Projects

EDU 255: Fundamentals of Educational TechnologyEmphasis on systematic processes for designing, developing, evaluating and implementing technology effectively into instruction and the impact emerging technologies have on the educational environment.

Collaborative Projects

Quality MattersAlthough the landscape of teaching and learning has been expanding through the advent of emerging technologies, the core principles of excellence in teaching and learning remain constant.

Fall Connections

9x9x25 ChallengeFaculty were challenged to write 25 sentences about teaching and learning per week for nine weeks.

Spring Connections

March for Best PracticeA two week event that asked faculty to create short “Best Practice” videos shared on YouTube and Webletter.

Overview

• If interested in any of these projects, the TeLS team is happy to discuss further with you.

• Contact Todd Conaway (todd.conaway@yc.edu) or Stacey Hilton (stacey.hilton@yc.edu) for more information.

• Questions?