Faculty resources | Online Learning at PCC

Online Learning

Resources for faculty and staff

The Online Learning Department provides leadership and support for online learning and the use of technology to enhance learning at Portland Community College. Our staff help faculty and departments offer and manage new courses online, and we also offer a variety of training opportunities.

Training opportunities

Learn about the training you will need to teach online.

Course management timeline

Be aware of the important dates and tasks for an online course.

Instructional best practices

Explore resources covering best practices and ways to improve your courses.

Instructional tools

Investigate learning tools supported by PCC through training, recordings and tutorials.

Course Quality & Design

Find guidance, services, and support for creating and sustaining quality online courses for students.

Help desk

The Online Learning Help Desk provides help for D2L Brightspace instructors and students.

News and Announcements

Online Learning Ecosystem Quarterly Updates for Summer 2026: June 9, 2026; Check out the updates for Summer 2026.
Online Learning Ecosystem Quarterly Updates for Spring 2026: March 23, 2026; Updates to the online learning instructional tools for spring term
Online Learning Ecosystem Quarterly Updates for Winter 2026: December 19, 2025; This winter term will start off like a race! Since the college is closed during the break, you won’t have […]
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Online Learning Ecosystem Quarterly Updates for Spring 2026

Updates to the online learning instructional tools for spring term

Learn more about Online Learning Ecosystem Quarterly Updates for Spring 2026...