Spring 2023: Weekly OL Training Opportunities

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Instructional Technology Spring 2024

Workshop Schedule

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Week 4 Training Opportunities – Live sessions!
Stipend-Eligible sessions:
  • Accessibility training. This term, part-time credit instructors are eligible for up to $125 in stipends based on completing a series of four (4) Accessibility training sessions completed between  April 1, 2024, and June 7, 2024.
    Registration through Cornerstone for each session can be found in the detailed Accessibility training & stipend information. 
  • How to Make Your D2L Content Page Accessible and Stylish
    Learn how to (1) design student-centered module structures; (2) use up-to-date HTML templates to create stylish content; and (3) convert Word files, PDFs, PowerPoint slides, and Google Docs into course webpages with perfect accessibility scores.
    Register | Fri. 5 /3 | 1:30 pm –  2:30 pm  | Join the Session |
Non-stipend sessions:
  • VT Webinar: New VoiceThread: simpler, more accessible, and more powerful
    (Not stipend eligible) In this session, participants will see a full tour of the new VoiceThread interface. |  Register |  Tue. 4 /30 | 10am – 11am |
  • Open Lab for Instructors | Reserve a Time | Fri. 5 /3 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM | Join the Session |  

All live sessions are subject to cancellation if no one has registered within 24 hours of the scheduled training. Check the calendar on the scheduled training day to see if it has been canceled.

Additional Resources
  • Recorded workshops & webinars: a variety of sessions to get you started with the instructional tools used at PCC. We’ve curated recordings for each session that we offer, such as culturally responsive teaching strategies, strategies for showing faculty presence, creative solutions for delivering course content, etc.
  • D2L Brightspace Guides: A list of all our PCC D2L Brightspace Guides and Video Tutorials.
  • Zoom Guides: A list of all Zoom tutorials and resources.
  • Creating Accessible Content: One-stop shop for resources on how to create accessible documents for class.
Accommodation Requests

Some sessions will have automated closed captioning. PCC provides accommodation for employees who experience disabilities to ensure we all are able to participate in employment-related activities. Please make requests for accommodation by emailing adacoordinator@pcc.edu or calling 971-722-5869 at least five (5) working days before the date of need.

Can’t make it to a scheduled session or want help sooner?

Contact your Instructional Technology Specialist (ITS).