Online Teaching

Online Teaching

Faculty that are interested in teaching online should consult the Distance Education Handbook, Administrative Policies & Faculty Requirements, and the department chair to learn about online course availability. Several options are available for those that want to be certified to teach online:

• Quality Matters (QM) certification

•  CLS Blackboard Certification process (in development as of 4/26/2023)

Faculty have the option of completing the internal CLS Blackboard certification process as an alternative to QM. However, one of the two options must be selected and completed prior to online teaching.

Faculty must also complete the procedures for Amending Eligibility Status (see Eligibility section) upon completing training.

Types of Online Modalities

1. DLS – Synchronous Virtual Class Meetings Required – Instruction is fully online with required online meetings during the specified days and times listed.

2. ONL – Online – Instruction and testing are fully online without required class times.

3. HYC – Hybrid Classroom – Instruction is mostly on-campus with the remaining instruction online. An ACC ID card and personal safety measures will be required when on campus.

4. HYD – Hybrid Distance – Instruction is mostly online with some on-campus meetings. An ACC ID card and personal safety measures will be required when on campus.

5. FLX – Hyflex – A face-to-face (F2F), synchronous course section that allows students to attend virtually on any given class day.