Instructor Training and Support
Training Resources
Faculty members who teach in the distance education modality will complete training in the following areas: online teaching pedagogy, technical training in the learning management system currently in use, and accessibility best practices. Faculty training may be completed within the District, or a nationally recognized training program.
SMCCCD Training Courses
- Quality Online Teaching and Learning (QOTL) offered at all three colleges
- Quality Online Learning and Teaching (QOLT) offered at Cañada College
@ONE Training Courses
- Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning Links to an external site.
- Introduction to Teaching With Canvas Links to an external site.
- Creating Accessible Course Content Links to an external site.
- Humanizing Online Teaching & Learning Links to an external site.
Ongoing Training and Support
Faculty who have been teaching Online/Hybrid courses are encouraged to receive regular feedback from colleagues about their courses through a peer consultation process. In addition to course feedback, instructors should regularly participate in Professional Development activities specifically related to Online/Hybrid instruction. These activities may include Canvas training or re-training, pedagogical discussions, brown bag events, or attendance at conferences whose emphasis is on Online/Hybrid Teaching.
CSM Instructional Designer
Faculty seeking pedagogical support for course design are welcome to connect with CSM Faculty Instructional Designer, Dr. Tabia Lee. Lee is available for drop-in Office Hours and individual consultations.