Training Opportunities
Instructional Technology Specialists
There is a Instructional Technology Specialist for each campus and Southeast Center. Drop by and see them.
| Campus | Instructional Technology Specialist | Office |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvania | Melany Budiman | SY LIB 110 |
| Rock Creek | Jim Johnstone | RC Library 206 |
| Cascade | Clayton Hanson | CA SC 121 (inside Library) |
| Southeast Center | Andre Temkin | SE Faculty Room |
Or meet one-on-one with an IS Consultant to discuss your specific needs and how various instructional technology tools could help. Feel free to contact Greg Kaminski or Peter Seaman to arrange an appointment in your office. Their positions are college-wide.
Registration Information
- Contact us to schedule one-on-one or group session.
Faculty Workshops
Desire2Learn Overview (1.5 hours)
See dates and register for Desire2Learn Overview session.
For campus instructors who want to use D2l to complement their campus course
Desire2Learn Open Lab/ Working Session (2 hours)
See dates and register for Desire2Learn Open Lab session.
For online instructors to spend time with DL Staff and Online Faculty Mentors. They will be available to answer questions and offer guidance on a roaming basis while you work on your D2L course.
Accessibility Standards Guideline Overview (1 hour)
See dates and register for Accessibility Standards Guideline Overview session.
This training will review the new accessibility guidelines for online courses. There will be time to ask questions, learn about resources and do some hands on training. (contact Karen Sorensen for more info).
How to Make Your Documents Accessible (1 hour)
See dates and register for How to Make Your Documents Accessible session.
This training will teach you how to make your PDFs, Microsoft Word documents and PowerPoint accessible. (contact Karen Sorensen for more info).
Video Captioning (1 hour)
See dates and register for Video Captioning session.
This training will demonstrate how to caption your own videos and suggest resources for finding already captioned videos. (contact Karen Sorensen for more info).
Online Instructor Orientation
This training is available by invitation only. Those interested in teaching online should start the discussion with their department chair or dean. The dean or chair is responsible for submitting a “course request” in order to initiate the process. (contact Greg Kaminski for more info).
Please contact your campus IT Specialist for one-on-one training for the following topics.
MyPCC Course Tools Introduction (30-60 min.)
Tools include a discussion area, chat, announcements, and the ability to upload files, photos and links. Gain an understanding of the possible tools and how to use them to support your classes.
Learn about the new tools: Clone Course Content and Course Leader Activity.
WIMBA Voice Tools - Half day workshop (3 hours)
Enhance your class with WIMBA tools such as voice email, voice discussion boards, voice presentation, voice recording, and podcasting. Give students the opportunity to practice aural & vocal communication skills outside of class. The tools can be integrated in Desire2Learn or accessed via MyPCC Course Tools or WebEasy. (An overview will be offered during the first hour, and the rest of the session will be time to use the tools while receiving 1-1 help.)
Wimba Voice Interaction Tools (1 hour)
Give students the opportunity to practice aural and oral communication skills outside of class time using voice email, voice board, and chat.
Wimba Voice Lecture Tools (1 hour)
Use voice recorder, voice presentation and podcaster to extend your content outside the classroom.
Image Scanning and Editing (1 hour)
Turn photos into digital format with a flatbed scanner. We will show you how to do basic editing, like crop, adjust brightness/contrast, or adjust color using Photoshop Elements. Get images ready for the web or to email to students.
How to use a Digital Video Camera (1 hour)
Try out our digital video cameras, great for recording short instructional demonstrations, experiments, student presentations, field trip highlights, etc.
Editing video with Movie Maker (1 hour)
Capture your video on one of our digital video cameras, then edit and produce your production using Windows Movie Maker.
Camtasia - Teaching online with a voice (1 hour)
Camtasia is a screenshot creation tool to create video tutorials of an on screen action. Add media & interactive hot spots to enhance your lecture. See the different applications you can use with Camtasia; create a storyboard, and learn the basic tools.
WebEasy Intro (1 hour)
Create an instructional web page the easy way. Your page will include contact information, an image, and a link from the Staff Directory.
Online Quizzes to Support your Class (1 hour)
Learn techniques for creating online assessments or surveys in your Desire2Learn course.