Cornerstones of College Instruction:
Discover the cornerstone of college instruction through innovative onboarding, foundational teachings, and adaptive strategies for online and hybrid learning.
Track Descriptions:
Embark on a Journey of Endless Discovery
Faculty On-boarding & Canvas 99 (15 hrs)
A comprehensive initiation program designed to introduce new faculty to institutional expectations, resources, and best practices for effective teaching and student engagement
Week 1: Faculty On-boarding - Introduction and overview of the institutional expectations, resources, and best practices.
Week 2: Faculty On-boarding - Human Resources processes and first meeting with the Dean.
Week 3: Faculty On-boarding - Introduction to faculty coach, classroom observations, and Student Assessment of the Learning Experiences (SALES).
Week 4: Faculty On-boarding - Familiarization with Office 365, Institutional Research, Data Dashboards, and program donations.
Week 5: Faculty On-boarding - Delving into the CPTC culture, college organization, and the tenure process.
Week 6: Faculty On-boarding - Exploring student resources and expectations, Running Start, and NWTHS.
Week 7: Faculty On-boarding - Detailed understanding of Institutional Research.
Week 8: Canvas 99 - Getting started with the platform and its features.
Week 9: Canvas 99 - Learning to create a class within Canvas.
Week 10: Canvas 99 - Understanding course and page design in Canvas.
Week 11: Canvas 99 - Delving into course organization within Canvas.
Week 12: Canvas 99 - Learning about assignments within the Canvas platform.
Week 13: Canvas 99 - Exploring assessment tools and techniques in Canvas.
Week 14: Canvas 99 - Learning to create and manage syllabi in Canvas.
Week 15: Canvas 99 - Completing the final project and demonstrating mastery of Canvas.
Foundations of Teaching (15 hrs)
An in-depth exploration of pedagogical principles and strategies, helping educators enhance their classroom practices and enrich student learning experiences.
Week 1: Introduction to Teaching - Exploring the fundamental definitions, roles, and expectations in teaching.
Week 2: Understanding Learning Theories - Delving into behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and connectivism.
Week 3: Classroom Management - Techniques for creating positive and conducive learning environments.
Week 4: Lesson Planning - Mastering the alignment of objectives, assessment, and activities in lessons.
Week 5: Student Assessment and Feedback - Differentiating between formative and summative assessments.
Week 6: Instructional Strategies - Examining various strategies like lecture, discussion, and collaborative learning.
Week 7: Understanding Diverse Learners - Promoting inclusion, differentiation, and multicultural education.
Week 8: Integrating Technology in Teaching - Leveraging various tools and strategies for modern learning.
Week 9: Teaching Ethics and Legal Issues - Understanding the importance of academic integrity, privacy, and rights.
Week 10: Teacher Professional Development - Emphasizing continuous learning and improvement in teaching.
Week 11: Motivating Students - Unpacking theories and techniques for effective student engagement.
Week 12: Instructional Design - Learning about curriculum development and alignment for effective instruction.
Week 13: Communication Skills for Teachers - Enhancing verbal, nonverbal, and digital communication in the classroom.
Week 14: Community Involvement - Building strong parent-teacher communication and partnerships.
Week 15: Reflection and Evaluation - Practices for self-assessment, peer review, and gathering student feedback
Foundations of Teaching Hybrid (15 hrs)
Week 1: Introduction to Hybrid Teaching - Understanding the blend of traditional and online learning methods.
Week 2: Learning Theories in Hybrid Teaching - Applying behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and connectivism in a hybrid setting.
Week 3: Hybrid Classroom Management - Strategies for effective management in a combined physical and virtual environment.
Week 4: Planning Hybrid Lessons - Developing lessons that leverage the strengths of in-person and online learning.
Week 5: Hybrid Assessment Strategies - Differentiating between formative and summative assessments in a hybrid classroom.
Week 6: Instructional Strategies for Hybrid Teaching - Utilizing various teaching approaches suited to a hybrid learning environment.
Week 7: Understanding Diverse Learners in Hybrid Settings - Catering to diverse student needs in hybrid classrooms.
Week 8: Integrating Technology in Hybrid Teaching - Exploring edtech tools for a seamless hybrid learning experience.
Week 9: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Hybrid Teaching - Navigating privacy, rights, and academic integrity in a hybrid setup.
Week 10: Professional Development for Hybrid Teaching - Pursuing continuous learning to improve hybrid teaching skills.
Week 11: Motivating Students in Hybrid Classrooms - Techniques for maintaining student engagement in hybrid settings.
Week 12: Instructional Design for Hybrid Teaching - Curriculum development strategies tailored to hybrid classrooms.
Week 13: Communication in Hybrid Classrooms - Enhancing teacher-student and teacher-parent communication in a hybrid context.
Week 14: Community Involvement in Hybrid Learning - Building partnerships with parents and community in a hybrid teaching scenario.
Week 15: Reflection and Evaluation in Hybrid Teaching - Self-assessment and feedback collection techniques for hybrid classrooms
Foundations of Teaching Online (15 hrs)
Week 1: Introduction to Online Teaching - Grasping the essentials of delivering fully online courses.
Week 2: Online Learning Theories - Applying major learning theories in an online teaching context.
Week 3: Classroom Management in an Online Environment - Building a conducive online learning community.
Week 4: Planning Online Lessons - Effective strategies for developing online lesson plans.
Week 5: Online Assessment Strategies - Differentiating formative and summative assessments in an online environment.
Week 6: Instructional Strategies for Online Teaching - Deploying a range of teaching approaches in an online setting.
Week 7: Catering to Diverse Learners Online - Meeting the needs of diverse student groups in online classrooms.
Week 8: Integrating Technology in Online Teaching - Exploring the array of edtech tools tailored for online learning.
Week 9: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Online Teaching - Handling academic integrity, privacy, and rights in an online setting.
Week 10: Professional Development for Online Teaching - Continual learning practices to enhance online teaching skills.
Week 11: Motivating Students in Online Classrooms - Techniques to foster student engagement in online settings.
Week 12: Online Instructional Design - Creating effective and aligned online curriculums.
Week 13: Communication in Online Classrooms - Nurturing effective teacher-student and teacher-parent communication online.
Week 14: Building Online Learning Communities - Fostering a sense of community and collaboration in online classrooms.
Week 15: Reflecting on Online Teaching - Practices for self-assessment and gathering student feedback in online teaching.
Intended Audience:
This track is particularly for any instructor who:
Faculty Leads:
Derek Faust
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