About Instructional Technologists/Designers
Instructional Technologists/Designers (ITDs) are education specialists who study and apply proven pedagogical/andragogical strategies for effective instructional delivery in face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses. Additionally, ITDs regularly research, test, and make recommendations for the inclusion of cutting-edge learning technologies meant to enhance equity and access to a variety of learning subjects in the education learning environment. ITDs provide regular and consistent support to campus and district faculty through group trainings and workshops as well as one-on-one consultations on a variety of education topics including:
- Universal Design in Learning (UDL)
- Course Design
- Educational Learning Theories
- Application of the CVC-OEI and Peralta Online Equity rubrics
- Student centered course design in Canvas
- Objectives/Outcomes based learning
- Edutainment, media, and interactive content
- POCR preparation and revision
- Section 508 and ADA compliance
- Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT)
- Instructional Technology (EdTech) support and troubleshooting
- And more...
Whether you are an on-campus instructor seeking help with the Canvas gradebook or a seasoned online instructor looking for new ways to engage your students in collaborative learning projects, the Moorpark College Instructional Technologists/Designers are here to guide and support you.
EdTech Support
| Canvas | TechConnect Zoom | |
|---|---|---|
| Support Website | Self-Support Portal for Instructors | http://www.ccctechconnect.org/ |
| User Guides | Canvas Instructor Guide: Table of Contents | TechConnect Zoom Support |
| N/A | support@ccctechconnect.org | |
| Phone | (844) 602-6290 | (760) 744-1150 ext. 1537 or 1543 |
| Hours of Operation | 24 Hours, 7 Days a week | Monday - Friday 7AM - 4PM |
Login to Canvas
- Login through Your Portal
- Login Canvas directly via https://vcccd.instructure.com
Take Attendance for a Zoom Meeting
- Require a registration and require then to register with their name. Scroll down to Customize Registration Options You can set the registration as Automatic Approval so you do not need to manually approve the registrations
- How to Take Class Attendance in Zoom
Starfish Connect
Instructional, Student Services, and Shared College Resource Information
Stop Zoom Bombing
- What is ZoomBombing?
- How to Stop ZoomBombing
- Prevent ZoomBombing
- Zoom Settings that will stop ZoomBombing (the instructional portion runs from 01:45 minute - 7:40 minute)
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READ: A Quick Guide to ZOOM Security Settings for Meetings (Downloadable File)
Faculty Online Help Network
Canvas Quick Reference Guides for Faculty
Labster
- California Community College Access to Labster
- Labster Faculty Resources: Getting Started & SImulations
- Video: Welcome to Labster California Community Colleges (download & import simulations)
- PDF: Add Labster to Canvas - Instructor Guide
- Labster Dashboard and Student Results
Training Archives
- Training Archives
- ConferZoom
- Canvas Basics l
- Canvas Basics ll
- Canvas Advanced
- Canvas Studio
- Proctorio
- Communication with your students: Inbox, Announcements, and Discussion
- Developing Online Quizzes
Remote Instruction, Services Resources, and Live Support
New to Canvas?
- Login to Canvas Through Your Portal
- Login to Canvas Directly Through https://vcccd.instructure.com
- Faculty Canvas Guides
- Faculty Mobile Canvas Guides
- Canvas Video Guides
Tutorials
- Canvas Overview
- Canvas Video Resources
- ConferZoom Video Tutorials
- ConferZoom Quick Guide
- ConferZoom Students Guides
- ConferZoom Resources
- ConferZoom Breakout Rooms
- ConferZoom One Minute Tutorials
- Whiteboard Virtual Lecture
- Computer Basics, these cover:
- Computer Basics
- Basic Computer Skills
- Mouse Tutorial
- Typing Tutorial
- Computer Science
- Tech Savvy Tips and Tricks
Online Pedagogy and Online Design Tips
Student Online Support
Moorpark students have a dedicated staff member to answer their questions.
- Please direct your students to our Student Online Support website.
Webinars
- Employing Equity-Minded & Culturally-Affirming Teaching Practices in Virtual Learning Communities Recorded Webinar
- "Transitioning Mathematics Courses to Virtual Teaching" Live Webinars
Canvas Certification Training
Interested in teaching Online, or Hybrid classes?
Contact your Chair to see if you are a candidate to teach Online, or Hybrid courses. All online or hybrid instructors will enroll into a four-week online course to be exposed to best practices for teaching online, and to learn how to use the Canvas Learning Management System. The four-week course is 100% online and taught by VCCCD Instructional Technologists/Designers. Please contact the Instructional Design Team with any questions you may have.
2021-2022 Trainings:
To enroll in one of these upcoming sessions, please email mconlinefacultyhelp@vcccd.edu and identify which session you would like to attend:
- November 1st - December 5th
- January 24th - February 20th
- April 11th - May 8th
- July 11th - August 7th
Canvas Certification Training: