Online Teaching & Learning

This orientation to online pedagogy includes an analysis of the best practices of online education from the perspectives of students, faculty and institutions as it relates to adult learning theory, (continued) development of online learning communities, technology usage, expectations, assessment, evaluation, communication and diversity. The participant will establish an understanding of best practices and establish practical applications for use in their online classrooms. Note: This course is required for Digital Professor Certification.

Online Course: September 14 - September 24, 2012, CRN 2021

Online Course: February 15 - February 25, 2013, CRN 2045 and CRN 2115

Online Course: April 5 - April 15, 2013, CRN 2821

Online Course: May 10 - May 20, 2013, CRN 2542

This course will explore the Quality Matters project and processes and will prepare the participant to be part of an initiative that impacts the design of online courses and ultimately, student success.  Participants should be experienced online instructors.  After successfully completing this course, participants will be eligible to serve on a Valencia Quality Matters peer course review.  Note: This course is required for Digital Professor Certification

East Campus: October 5, 2012, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, CRN 2759

West Campus: October 19, 2012, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, CRN 2027

West Campus: February 22, 2013, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, CRN 2536

Osceola Campus: March 15, 2013, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, CRN 2340

East Campus: April 5, 2013, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, CRN 2049

West Campus: May 16, 2013, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, CRN 2541

Identify the implications of TEACH, Digital Millennium Act, and copyright on digital rights management for virtual faculty and students. Understand the implications of Federal Educational Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA) when communicating in the virtual environment. This course will also explore plagiarism and academic integrity in the online classroom.  Note: This course is required for faculty seeking Digital Professor Certification.

East Campus: November 8, 2012, 2:00PM - 4:00PM, CRN 2209

West Campus: February 22, 2013, 2:00PM - 4:00PM, CRN 2550

Osceola Campus: April 5, 2013, 2:00PM - 4:00PM, CRN 2210

West Campus: May 24, 2013, 2:00PM - 4:00PM, CRN 2358

Concepts and best practice strategies from current literature about learning-centered online testing and grading are presented.  Participants will share strategies and suggestions to design and improve online authentic assessments.  Note:  This online course is required for Digital Professor Certification.

Online Course: November 9 - November 19, 2012, CRN 2038

Online Course: January 25 - February 4, 2013, CRN 2176 and 2177

Online Course: April 5- April 15, 2013, CRN 2822

Online Course: May 31 - June 10, 2013, CRN 2544

Universal design for learning is “the design of products and environments to be useable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.” Universal design benefits all users including students with unique learning needs. This course will explore the creation of digital course content that can be used by the broadest audience possible. Note: This course is required for Digital Professor Certification.

West Campus: October 11, 2012, 1:00PM - 3:00PM, CRN 2033

Osceola Campus: October 26, 2012, 2:00PM - 4:00PM, CRN 2482

East Campus: February 15, 2013, 2:00PM - 4:00PM, CRN 2041

Osceola Campus: May 10, 2013, 10:00AM - 12:00PM, CRN 2298

This course will engage participants in the concepts, effective strategies and best practices in creating and maintaining an online learning community.  Note: This course is required for Digital Professor Certification.

Online Course: October 12 - October 22, 2012, CRN 2025

Online Course: March 13 - March 23, 2013, CRN 2046 and CRN 2120

Online Course: April 5 - April 15, 2013, CRN 2820

Online Course: May 10 - May 20, 2013, CRN 2543

This course is designed to enhance participants’ ability to effectively facilitate discussions in the online environment.  Participants will examine the facilitator’s role in online discussions that build community and enhance student learning.  Participants will enhance their facilitation skills through activities with their peers that simulate facilitator-student interaction.  Note: This course is optional for Digital Professor Certification.

Online Course:  October 19 - November 12, 2012, CRN 2320

Online Course:  March 22 - April 15, 2013, CRN 2182

This scenario-based online course focuses on designing and facilitating group projects in the online environment.  The focus is using student groups in online classes, but the insights will translate to the face-to-face classroom as well.  Note: This course is optional for Digital Professor Certification.

Online Course:  January 28 - February 24, 2013, CRN 2179

Engagement is the critical element for student success and retention in online classes. In this course, participants will explore virtual student engagement and develop a variety of resources and activities to connect with the online learner. Note: This course is optional for Digital Professor Certification.

Online Course:  February 1 - February 11, 2013, CRN 2039 and 2782

This scenario-based online course is designed for instructors who are currently teaching online or are planning to in the near future. This course will also be of great value to those involved in designing and developing online courses. It focuses on understanding the characteristics and needs of the online student and developing strategies to facilitate effective online discussions, assessment and ultimately the development of an online learning community.  Note: This course is optional for Digital Professor Certification.

Online Course:  September 17 - October 14, 2012, CRN 2019

Online Course:  May 13 - June 9, 2013, CRN 2055

This course will explore plagiarism and academic integrity.  Participants will develop a comprehensive plan to avoid and detect plagiarism and encourage students to engage in behaviors supportive of academic integrity.  Note: This course is optional for Digital Professor Certification.

Online Course:  November 9 - November 19, 2012, CRN 2329

Online Course:  March 15 - March 25, 2013, CRN 2457

Participants will examine best practices and models for developing a hybrid course. Particular attention will be paid to appropriately leveraging the face-to-face and online components of hybrid course design.  Participants will develop a plan for the delivery of their course.  Note: This course is optional for the Digital Professor Certification.

Online Course:  October 5 - October 29, 2012, CRN 2589

Online Course:  February 1 - February 25, 2013, CRN 2309

Participants will explore teaching and learning strategies utilizing social media to enhance student learning.  This course will showcase various applications and how they can be used to enhance communication, collaboration, and student engagement.  Social and legal issues relating to the use of social media in higher education will also be explored.  Participants will develop a plan to appropriately integrate social media into a specific course.  Note: This course is optional for the Digital Professor Certification and is part one of a two-part series on social media. Part Two, LTAD 3383, provides an in-depth overview of various social media tools.

Online Course:  October 10 - October 31, 2012, CRN 2330

Online Course:  May 15 - June 5, 2013, CRN 2331

Getting students off on the right foot in an online class can mean the difference between success and failure. This workshop will engage participants in addressing the orientation needs of the virtual student. Participants will explore the essential elements and develop a plan for an effective online orientation. In addition, participants will review the resources in place at Valencia to help faculty provide a comprehensive student orientation. Note: This course is optional for Digital Professor Certification.

Online Course: September 7 - September 17, 2012, CRN 2174

This course will assist participants in identifying and incorporating multimedia and instructional tools to accommodate students' diverse learning styles. Note: This course is optional for the Digital Professor Certification.

Online Webinar:  October 2, 2012, 10:00AM - 12:00PM, CRN 2364
This course is an online synchronous, interactive webinar.

Online Webinar:  March 12, 2013, 10:00AM - 12:00PM, CRN 2366
This course is an online synchronous, interactive webinar.

This hands-on course will support faculty in identifying, creating, and integrating discipline-specific reusable learning objects. Faculty will learn how to use SoftChalk Lesson Builder to create original interactive course content.  Faculty will also learn how to access and integrate RLOs from various digital repositories. Note:  This course is optional for the Digital Professor Certification.

Hybrid Course: October 10 - November 7, 2012, West Campus, CRN 2382
This is a hybrid course that requires face-to-face meetings in addition to online coursework. Required class meeting dates: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 and 11/7 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM.

Hybrid Course: January 30 - February 27, 2013, Osceola Campus, CRN 2374
This is a hybrid course that requires face-to-face meetings in addition to online coursework. Required class meeting dates: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20 and 2/27 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM.

Hybrid Course: April 2 - April 30, 2013, East Campus, CRN 2632
This is a hybrid course that requires face-to-face meetings in addition to online coursework. Required class meeting dates: 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 and 4/30 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM.

Bring your quizzes and test banks. Get ready to learn how to quickly and easily develop, edit, and publish quizzes, self-tests, flashcards, crossword puzzles, and many other interactive assessment tools to your course.  Note: This course is optional for the Digital Professor Certification.

East Campus: October 16, 2012, 2:00PM - 4:00PM, CRN 2611

Osceola Campus: October 23, 2012, 2:00PM - 4:00PM, CRN 2612

West Campus: March 13, 2013, 2:00PM - 4:00PM, CRN 2359

Explore technology based tools that aide educators in preventing and detecting unoriginal content in assignment submissions.  This course will also explore writing and researching resources that can be easily integrated into a blackboard-enabled course. Note: This course is optional for the Digital Professor Certification.

West Campus: November 7, 2012, 10:00AM - 11:00AM, CRN 2375

Osceola Campus: November 8, 2012, 2:00PM - 4:00PM, CRN 2526

East Campus: March 19, 2013, 2:00PM - 4:00PM, CRN 2376

This two session course will explore best practices, planning, development, and delivery of a high-quality reusable video orientation for your course.  This course will culminate in the taping of your online video orientation.  Note: This course is optional for the Digital Professor Certification.

West Campus: November 14 - 16, 2012, 2:00PM - 4:00PM, CRN 2365

Required meeting class dates are 11/14 and 11/16.

West Campus: April 3 - 5, 2013, 2:00PM - 4:00PM CRN 2380

Required meeting class dates are 4/3 and 4/5.

In this course, faculty will focus on using various social media tools that can be utilized to enhance the communication and engagement of students. This course will include an in-depth overview of Twitter, Facebook, Goggle+ and other emerging social media platforms. Note: This course is optional for the Digital Professor Certification and is part two of a two-part series on social media. Participants should successfully complete part one, LCTS3280, before enrolling in this course.

Hybrid Course: November 2 - 19, 2012, West Campus, CRN 2634
This is a hybrid course that requires face-to-face meetings in addition to online coursework. Required class meeting dates: 11/7 and 11/14 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Webinar / Hybrid Course: April 5 - 22, 2013, CRN 2635
This is an online webinar that requires two meetings (online) in addition to online coursework. Required class meeting dates: 4/5 and 4/17 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm