What: Basic Training for New Adjuncts (or Refreshers for our Experienced Adjuncts)

Our primary audience for this training are our valued part-time faculty members who may not be as familiar with teaching online courses (anyone is welcome to utilize these, however). So, if you're new to teaching online, don't worry! We're here to help.

Teaching your course content to students can be rewarding for both students and instructors alike, regardless of delivery method. You'll want to be prepared and we're here to help ensure that you're ready and supported as you begin course instruction in the online environment.

Please keep in mind this is a very brief "getting started" primer; once you have campus credentials, you will be enrolled in our longer version of training.

This training will cover the basics of:

• how to use the LMS - at Columbia State, we utilize the Desire to Learn (D2L) platform from Brightspace which is typically referred to as "Online Campus",

• how to utilize video conferencing tools - at Columbia State, we use Zoom to conduct live, synchronous class sessions,

• how to establish "teacher presence" and why it matters, and

• resources to support you

Questions? Let us know at OnlineCampusHelp@columbiastate.edu or you can email me directly at MCartwright1@ColumbiaState.edu

Introduction to Faculty Page

How to Use Online Campus (brief intro - be sure to take the Level 1 Online Campus Training below when you are granted access)

How to Use Web Conferencing Tools (brief intro - be sure to take the Teaching with Zoom training below when you are granted access)

How to Establish Teacher Presence Online 

Follow-up Resources (what to do next) 

What: Level I Online Campus Training

This training was designed to help you "hit the ground running" so you can begin utilizing your online course, DVC course and/or Zoom video conferencing tools. Faculty new to Online Campus can go through the course, link by link, and learn how to manage a course that has been created in Online Campus. Additionally, a glance at the Table of Contents will let you go directly to a link if you have forgotten something or want to quickly learn how to use a feature in Online Campus. The end of the course also has links that address teaching with Zoom.  

To access this course log into Online Campus, scroll down, and select the Student tab; you are enrolled in the course as a student. Select the course "Level I: Online Campus Training." If you are not enrolled in the course email Marla Cartwright at mcartwright1@columbiastate.edu to request access. Be sure to look at the postings on the Announcements page for up-to-date pointers on current issues. 

Topic: Teaching with Zoom - A Training in Online Campus

Zoom is a video conferencing tool used by Columbia State Community College to hold live synchronous (same time) sessions with students and to record asynchronous (different time) sessions for students to view later on their own schedule.

The training provides five easy steps for you to become familiar with this tool as well as helpful tips to support you as you continue using Zoom.

After you have reviewed all the modules, be sure to complete the "quiz" to acknowledge that you have completed the training.

To access this course log into Online Campus, scroll down, and select the Student tab; you are enrolled in the course as a student. Select the course "Teaching with Zoom." If you are not enrolled in the course email Marla Cartwright at mcartwright1@columbiastate.edu  to request access.