Available courses

On Demand Course - What Do I Need For the First Day of Class?

Designed for new faculty with minimal background in education theory and application.  Each module of the Start Teaching Today series provides a guided exploration of resources on topics important to teaching at the college level; helpful links containing examples and implementation tips, expert advice, journal articles, and supporting evidence of best teaching practices.  Opportunities for reflection and colleague interaction will be included through discussion board prompts.

What Do I Need for the First Day of Class?
This module offers tips and tools that will help you launch your successful teaching career.  The other courses in this strand will then help you take it to the next level.

Completers will earn a badge of completion.

On-Demand Course - How Do I Create a Positive Classroom Climate to Support Adult Learners?

Designed for new faculty with minimal background in education theory and application.  Each module of the Start Teaching Today series provides a guided exploration of resources on topics important to teaching at the college level; helpful links containing examples and implementation tips, expert advice, journal articles, and supporting evidence of best teaching practices.  Opportunities for reflection and colleague interaction will be included through discussion board prompts.

How Do I Create a Positive Classroom Climate to Support Adult Learners?
Learning environments play a key role in establishing classroom climate.  Both physical and online classrooms need to optimize positive student interaction with the content, each other, and the instructor.

Completers will earn a badge of completion.

On-Demand Course - How Can I Enrich The Learning Experience? Making "A-ha!" Happen

Designed for new faculty with minimal background in education theory and application.  Each module of the Start Teaching Today series provides a guided exploration of resources on topics important to teaching at the college level; helpful links containing examples and implementation tips, expert advice, journal articles, and supporting evidence of best teaching practices.  Opportunities for reflection and colleague interaction will be included through discussion board prompts.

How Can I Enrich the Learning Experience? Making “A-ha!” Happen
Student engagement with the concepts they are learning provides more “a-ha!” moments (and content retention) than memorization plus testing or other low-engagement teaching methods.  This module introduces a range of student engagement strategies.

 

Completers will earn a badge of completion.

On-Demand Course - How Do I Know What They Know? Incorporating Authentic Assessment Practices

Designed for new faculty with minimal background in education theory and application.  Each module of the Start Teaching Today series provides a guided exploration of resources on topics important to teaching at the college level; helpful links containing examples and implementation tips, expert advice, journal articles, and supporting evidence of best teaching practices.  Opportunities for reflection and colleague interaction will be included through discussion board prompts.

How Do I Know What They Know? Incorporating Authentic Assessment Practices
This module explores how to develop assessments that create a natural feedback loop for your teaching practice, providing opportunities for concept clarification and student referral to additional resources.

Completers will earn a badge of completion.

Habits of Happy Teachers: Perspectives on Thriving in Education Spring 2023

Teaching has always been a demanding field, requiring intellectual curiosity, creativity, and stamina.  The Covid epidemic and all the restrictions and adaptations it required of the educational environment stressed faculty and students in a multitude of ways. Excitement and motivation for teaching and learning is still in recovery mode. This course provides opportunities for reflecting on our experiences, drawing inspiration from our colleagues, exploring habits that promote wellness, and regaining our “spark.” You will come away with fresh perspectives on educator social-emotional support, stress management, motivation, supportive relationships, successful habits, and much more!

 

 

Moodle Mastery 101 - SU 2023 - Public Safety

NCCCS Master Instructor in Higher Education Certification

Necessary Skills Now - Developing Your Capital

Developing Your Capital is a CTE curriculum content companion designed to empower students by developing awareness of the importance of employability skills and recognize the value of developing good habits and behavior that shape an individual’s reputation as a skilled, competent, and responsible manufacturing professional.