Distance Education at CSM
Distance Education (DE) is supported by the ASLT Dean. Our team includes two Instructional Designers, two Instructional Technologists, a (future position) Accessibility Specialist and DE Coordinator.
We work together to provide technological and pedagogical knowledge content creators to create more effective online materials.
For faculty and classified professionals, we provide:
- Strategies for making online offerings more student-centered, flexible, and pedagogically innovative
- Suggestions about DE courses that better serve our under-prepared and underrepresented students
- Suggestions on creating an integrated online "campus" – integrating library, counseling, financial aid and other services into the students' "virtual classroom" learning space
- Online and face-to-face instructional materials to meet Section 508 accessibility standards
- Information about emerging technologies and resources to support the enhancement of teaching and delivery of distance education courses
For students, we provide:
- Information about CSM resources for any online or hybrid class
- Tier two support for questions via the SMCCD Canvas Support Site Links to an external site.
- Referrals for more help as needed
CSM Distance Education Team
Faculty seeking pedagogical support for course design are welcome to connect with CSM Faculty Instructional Designers, Julieth Diaz Benitez and Jennifer Howze-Owens, Ed.D. are available for individual consultations during the day and evening. Our Distance Education website Links to an external site. offers additional information.
Find resources for course design, development, delivery, and debrief at the CSM Course Design Corner. This site is updated regularly. We look forward to collaborating with you!
CSM Instructional Designers
- Julieth Diaz Benitez
- Jennifer Howze-Owens, Ed.D.
CSM Instructional Technologists
- Marisol Quevedo
- Erica Reynolds
CSM DE Coordinator
- Donna Eyestone
CSM Accessibility Specialist
- TBD
Resources
- CSM Distance Education website Links to an external site.
- CSM Distance Education Support Request Links to an external site.
- Professional Development Links to an external site.
- Flex Day Links to an external site.
- Online Teaching Resources Links to an external site.
- Quality Online Teaching and Learning Course Links to an external site.
- Course Design Center
- Accessibility Links to an external site.