Upcoming Sessions:
MARCH, 2026
FLC: Teaching Strategies for All Learners
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 27, April 3, 10, 17 May 1 |
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register for Teaching Strategies |
- Note: Applicants are allowed to apply for only one DE FLC or DE Institute each semester.
- Deadline to Apply: Friday, March 20 at 5 p.m.
Schedule & Topics:
- Module 1 – Welcome and Introduction to Teaching for All (3/27)
- Module 2 – The Value of Course Structure for All Learners (4/3)
- Module 3 – Presence and Culture: Keys to an Engaging Online Class (4/10)
- Module 4 – Syllabus Considerations and Launching Your Class (4/17)
- Module 5 – Sharing and Sustaining Teaching for All (5/1)
Facilitator: Dr. Eduardo L. Garcia, Professor, General Studies and Student Development
Applicant Prerequisites: Participants must teach at least one Distance Education course during the FLC.
Stipend: $500 stipend will be paid after participating in the FLC and successfully meeting all requirements.
Professional Development: 7.5 hours To self-report credits, go to Workday > Profile icon > View Profile > Career > Training > Add Training
Registration Cap: Minimum: 6 Faculty / Maximum: 20 Faculty
Deadline to Apply: Friday, March 20 at 5 p.m.
Participants will receive an acceptance letter from the Distance & Alternative Education Office after the application deadline has passed.
Please note: Faculty can participate in only one Distance Education Faculty Learning Community (FLC) or Distance Education Institute per semester.
Contact: For any questions, please email [email protected].
DE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SERIES: Creating an Effective Online Course with Universal Design of Online Learning
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 27 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register for Creating an Effective Online Course |
ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING: Google Workspace Accessibility (Docs & Slides)
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 27 | 12 p.m –1 p.m. | Highland Campus | Register for Google Workspace Accessibility |
APRIL, 2026
ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING: Microsoft Office Accessibility (Word, PowerPoint)
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 3 | 12 p.m –1 p.m. | Highland Campus | Register for Microsoft Office Accessibility |
DE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SERIES: Accessibility and Universal Design Hacks for Your Courses
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 10 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register for Accessibility and Universal Design |
DE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SERIES: Create Engagement with Online Learning Technologies: The Three “Ps” – Padlet, Panopto, and Packback
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 24 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register for Create Engagement |
ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING: PDF Accessibility
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 24 | 12 p.m –1 p.m. | Highland Campus | Register for PDF Accessibility |
MAY, 2026
OCRA/APPQMR
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
Highland Campus | Register for OCRA/APPQMR |
- Note: This is a full-day training. Attendance is required for both AM and PM sessions.
- Deadline to Register: Friday, April 24 at 5 p.m.