What do I need to do before teaching online?

In September 2006 the Academic Senate approved a set of Online Instructor Qualifications. In brief, these qualifications require that prior to teaching online, an instructor must complete the following, or the equivalent:

• 6 hours of Blackboard training. These on-campus workshops are offered throughout the year, including during the summer. Scheduling details are listed at the Professional Development website and announced via COC email.

• Section 508/accessibility workshop. This on-campus workshop is offered throughout the year, including during the summer. Scheduling details are listed at the Professional Development website and announced via COC email.

• College-level coursework in online teaching strategies. At COC, the course Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning fulfills this requirement. (As of Winter 2009, the course number is EDUC 106; previously, this course was known as EDUC 090.) This online class is offered at least once per year. Scheduling details are listed on the Institute of Teaching and Learning website (http://www.canyons.edu/Offices/ITL).  Other courses covering the same topics and strategies are offered through @ONE (http://www.cccone.org).

In addition to these training opportunities, please watch your COC email for announcements about additional internal and external training opportunities.