Summer Term

ePortfolios for Engagement, Reflection and Assessment
Faculty: Brittany Applen
Dates: 6/8/26-6/21/26
Location: OnlineLive: Live Sessions: 6/9 and 6/18 10am-12pm (18 Hours Total)
Course Description: Equips faculty with strategies and tools to create an inclusive classroom environment that fosters comprehensive internationalization, cross-cultural dialogue, and inclusivity, in order to amplify a wider range of voices. An emphasis on crafting assessments, lectures and other classroom activities to create an inclusive and authentic teaching experience.

Intro to Online Instruction                                                                                         
Faculty: Carol Johnston                                                                                                      
Dates: 6/8/26-7/10/26                                                                                     
Location: 100% Online (36 Hours Total)
Course Description: Explores the application of learning theories for online learners; differences between face-to-face and online learning; resources for online teaching and learning; course management systems and online learning tools; and best practices for online learning. The class is designed so that participants will experience the components of an online course from both student and instructor perspectives. This course is a total of 36 hours. Participants would need to first complete the 4 hour self-paced Canvas class to prepare for IOI.

Culturally Responsive Teaching                                                                                         
Faculty: Heidi McMahon                                                                                                      
Dates: 6/15/26-7/10/26                                                                                    
Location: 100% Online (36 Hours Total)
Course Description: Develops inclusivity through co-teaching and pedagogical documentation exercises. Emphasis is placed on developing cultural competency in areas such as race, class, and culture; and learning strategies for creating classrooms that are culturally inviting to all. This course is designed for students and faculty preparing for and maintaining a career in education. Emphasis is placed on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for success as an educator.

Intro to OnlineLIVE
Faculty: Lori Young                                                                                     
Dates: 6/15/26-6/26/26: Live Sessions: 6/16 and 6/25 4pm (9 Hours total) 
Location: Online
Course Description: Develop effective instructional skills to support the diverse needs of community college students in OnlineLIVE and HyFlex classes. Students will engage with content and complete assignments in a scaffolded learning environment.

Intro to Online Instruction                                                                                         
Faculty: Alexa Dimakos                                                                                                 
Dates: 7/20/26-8/2/26                                                                                     
Location: 100% Online (36 Hours Total)
Course Description: Explores the application of learning theories for online learners; differences between face-to-face and online learning; resources for online teaching and learning; course management systems and online learning tools; and best practices for online learning. The class is designed so that participants will experience the components of an online course from both student and instructor perspectives. This course is a total of 36 hours. Participants would need to first complete the 4 hour self-paced Canvas class to prepare for IOI.