MOORPARK COLLEGE

Instructional Technology & Distance Education Training

Download the Summer 2013 Instructional Technology Schedule

To attend one of the trainings in the schedule, please contact Ashley Chelonis, the Instructional Technologist, at achelonis @ vcccd.edu or (805) 378-1400 x1643. Check this page frequently for schedule updates!

  

Training Paths 

Desire2Learn Learning Management System

Choose this option if you wish to complete the first step in becoming certified for Hybrid or Online Instruction.  Desire2Learn can also be used for advanced web-enhancement of an on-ground course. Desire2Learn includes tools for: 

    • Gradebook for you and the students
    • Announcements, Email, Chat, and Discussion boards
    • Assignment dropbox with Turnitin plagiarism detection and GradeMark
    • Copying all settings and content from semester to semester

MyVCCCD Course Studio Webpages

Recommended for faculty who do not require the complexity of a full Learning Management System for Distance Education, but would like to post documents, files, and announcements for their class.

Course Delivery Methods

Various Distance Education course delivery methods require different levels of training. Following are the definitions for the Distance Education designations at Moorpark College.

  • Web-Enhanced Course: All of the contact hours are on-ground with supplemental material online.

  • Hybrid Course: Part of the course instruction and associated activities are delivered via the web and the other part is delivered via traditional methods.

  • Online Course: All instruction and associated activities are delivered via the web. (Note: Some online courses may require on-site orientations and/or testing).

Note: All Hybrid and Online courses must be approved through the Curriculum Committee and appear in the official Schedule of Classes as designated.

Training Requirements

 

Web-Enhanced: Course Studio

Web-Enhanced: Desire2Learn

Hybrid or Online

Basic Computer Proficiency

X

X

X

Learning Management System (Desire2Learn)

  

X

X

Online Pedagogy

    

X

CCC Confer

      

 

Desire2Learn Learning Management System

  • Prerequisite:  Intermediate computer proficiency and familiarity, including word processing, e-mail, and internet navigational skills. Comfort with the Internet, email programs, and mainstream software systems like Word, Adobe, and Excel are recommended. (If you do not have these skills you may consider taking courses through Lynda.com, provided in MyVCCCD under the Work Life tab.)
  • This workshop will provide an in-depth training on the tools and features of the Desire2Learn Learning Management System.

On-Campus

  • The On-campus training includes 6 hours of instruction, split into two sessions. 
  • See the training schedule for dates.

Online

  • Recommended for individuals who are comfortable learning new applications with minimal hands-on support.
  • You must complete the online activities within 30 days of enrolling in this workshop.
  • To enroll, please RSVP to the Instructional Technologist, Ashley Chelonis, with your 900#

Additional Desire2Learn Courses

  • Prerequisite:  Certification in district-supported Learning Management System (Desire2Learn)
  • Recommended for continued training for additional features and upgrades.
  • These optional sessions do not replace Desire2Learn training.
  • See the training schedule for dates.

MyVCCCD Course Studio

  • Course Studio is a tool available by default through MyVCCCD. Each course that is NOT using the Desire2Learn Learning Management System has a Course Home Page that can be managed by the instructor.
  • This optional training will discuss the benefits and limitations of the Course Studio applications.
  • See the training schedule for the next Course Studio training.

Online Pedagogy

  • Must complete this workshop or equivalent prior to teaching an Online or Hybrid course.
  • Prerequisite: Certification in district-supported Learning Management System (Desire2Learn)
  • Includes 2-hour on-site session and 10-hour online course (to be completed within 30 days of finishing on-ground session). Ten hours is an estimate, as each person has a different level of experience and knowledge. 
  • Introduces best practices and special considerations for online pedagogy.
  • See the training schedule for the next Moorpark College Online Pedagogy Course

Equivalent Training

Please consider these options from other institutions:  

 

Intelecom Online Video Resources

  • This training is optional and is not required to use the resource.
  • Designed for faculty who would like to include video clips in their courses, online and on-ground.

Attend an overview webinar at http://www.intelecomonline.net/Default.aspx?Page=FindOutMore

Turnitin.com

  • This training is optional and is not required to use the resource.
  • Easily control plagiarism and improper source citation while students learn to understand academic-level writing

Complete the training online at http://pages.turnitin.com/walkthrough.html

Online Accessibility

  • This training is optional
  • Learn about Universal Design standards for text, images, and media. Learn about simple ways to make your course and digital content more accessible.

EduStream

  • This training is optional and is not required to use the resource. The online training is strongly recommended.
  • Designed for faculty who would like to include video clips in their courses, online and on-ground or create an online video playlist with secure linking from Desire2Learn & Course Studio.

Complete the training online at http://onefortraining.com/node/361

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