For all ACC Distance Education Faculty
Who will teach at least one online or hybrid course in the upcoming year
Attend Blackboard Workshops
This is a series of four workshops on teaching in Blackboard. Register for Blackboard Workshops
Complete the DL Instruction Series
This training provides information, examples and tips for teaching effective and engaging distance education courses. Register for the DL Instruction Series
Attend OCRA Training
OCRA is ACC’s Online Course Redesign Academy. You’ll be QM Certified and will receive important information and support as you redesign your course with a DE Instructional Designer to meet Quality Matters standards. Register for OCRA Training
Submit Course Re/Design Request
For New Courses: Complete the Course Approval Form to begin your new course design with a DE Instructional Designer.
For Existing Courses: Complete the Course Redesign Form to start updating your current course with a DE Instructional Designer.
Complete Course Review Cycle
Complete the 3- Year ACC Internal QM Review. Every three years your course will be reviewed by an ACC Internal Faculty Peer Review team.
Or complete the 5- Year National QM Review. Every five years your course will be reviewed by an External Faculty Peer Review team.
Next Steps:
Meet DE Instructional Designer
A DE Instructional Designer will work with you throughout the course re/design process.
Build a Strong Foundation
Design measurable learning objectives and align them with course learning materials, activities, assignments and assessments.
Develop on Blackboard
Once your objectives are in place and your course is aligned, it’s time to bring it all together in Blackboard.
Course Review
Your course will be reviewed by a DE Instructional Designer to make sure it meets Quality Matters standards.
Ready for Launch
All of your hard work is paying off. Your course is finished and QM compliant. Now all you need are students!
Course Review Cycle
Your course will be reviewed by a Faculty Peer Review Team for continuous course improvement.