CCCOnline Professional Development:Nov 1-7 update...

What is going on in the CCCOnline Library?
How can our CCCOnline Librarian be of help to our students and instructors ?
Come find out on this Thursday, November 3rd's Webinar.

Further details are listed at-
http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Upcoming_Webinars#What.27s_going_on_.40_your_CCCOnline_Library.3F

Enrollment is still open for the 'Measuring What Matters' workshop starting on November 7th.
But hurry up, if you're interested!
The registration deadline has been extended to tomorrow, November 1st,11:59 pm.

Details are-
Title: Measuring What Matters
When : November 7 2011-November 18 2011
Where: Online
Facilitator: Amy Valentine,CCCOnline Instructor
Focus: This is a two week online facilitated workshop that provides instructors with an opportunity to examine her/his assessment processes
Registration close date: extended to November 1st 2011.

The Managing Discussions workshop for November is full, but there is still space left in the December Session.

Further details is available on the Professional Development page at- http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Workshops

The registration process is listed at- http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Training_Options

As always, please feel free to contact training@ccconline.org with comments and questions.

For the Training and Professional Development team,
Aarthi Ramesh

Oct-Nov 2011:Professional Development Opportunities

Do you still need to fulfill CCCOnline's Annual Professional Development Requirement ?
( Reference -
http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Policies_%26_Procedures_-_Faculty_Handbook_-_Training_and_Professional_Development_-_Policy#Post_Hire )

We still have several sessions planned for the reminder of the year, so sign up as soon as it's convenient.

Here are the list of Professional Development Sessions scheduled for October and November 2011-

Workshops-

Managing Discussions
When : November 7 2011-November 18 2011
Where: Online
Focus: This is a two week online workshop about best practices in facilitating online discussions
Registration close date: October 28 2011

Measuring What Matters
When : November 7 2011-November 18 2011
Where: Online
Focus: This is a two week online facilitated workshop that provides instructors with an opportunity to examine her/his assessment processes
Registration close date: October 28 2011

Further details is available on the Professional Development page at- http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Workshops

We've two Webinars scheduled for November 2011 -

Webinar-What is going on at your CCCOnline Library
When: Thursday, November 3 2011 (3:00 - 4:30 PM MT)
Where: Online via Elluminate

Webinar-Insert Stuff!
When: Friday, November 11 2011 (1:00 - 2:30 PM MT)
Where: Online via Elluminate

Check details at-
http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Upcoming_Webinars

If a session is marked 'full' please register for the next available session .
If there is no future offering listed under the training link, I encourage you check back in a few weeks to see if it's offered again.

As always, please feel free to contact training@ccconline.org with comments and questions.

For the Training and Professional Development team,
Aarthi Ramesh

CCCOnline Webinar- Mind Mapping

Have you considered 'Mind Mapping' on your courses?
Come and find out more on this Friday's Webinar!

The details are-

When: Friday, October 14, 2011 (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM MT)

Register at(Maximum participants 40):
https://at.ccconline.org/training/register/?id=534

Facilitator:
Ralph Newby, CCCOnline Instructor

Focus: The session will cover use of mind mapping techniques and mind mapping and screen capture software to create lectures in online courses. This allows students to see the whole picture and how parts of your lecture tie together better than the PowerPoint approach to lectures. Mind mapping can also be used in group sessions with student to do brain storming. Examples of how it has been used in classes will also be presented

Where: Online via Elluminate. Access up to 15 minutes before the start time. Link will be sent to all registered participants by email, before the webinar.

The same information is listed at-
http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Upcoming_Webinars#MindMapping

Attendance on the webinar will count towards CCCOnline's Professional Development requirement. For details , refer to the Instructor Handbook page related to Professional Development -
http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Policies_%26_Procedures_-_Faculty_Handbook_-_Training_and_Professional_Development_-_Policy#Post_Hire

Any questions? Please feel free to email training@ccconline.org

Thanks,
Aarthi Ramesh,
CCCOnline Training and Professional Development Coordinator

CCCOnline Annual Conference-This Friday, Sept, 30th!

S is for Super...........
U is for Us............
P is for People..........
E is for....
Well, 'Super' Colleagues, poetry may not be my forte, but being excited certainly is, especially for the CCCOnline Annual face-to-face Conference on September 30th , 2011 at Arapahoe Community College!

Some related information :

-Please visit ACC's website for directions and Campus maps - http://www.arapahoe.edu/about-acc/locations/campus-maps

-Parking lots are open and free for our attendees. There are no permit restrictions in any parking lots.
-Plan for your first 'Super' stop at the registration desk in M 1900, the main Cafeteria Area at ACC.

-Registration begins at 7:30 AM.

-Plan to bring a copy of your Registration confirmation email, for reference.

-If you missed registration and still plan to attend, please stop by the non-registered table that morning in M1900 to ensure you receive training credit for attending.

-Don't forget to pick up your Conference 'Superbags' during registration.

- It'll provide you with the Session Schedules, Division meeting information and other items to make it a productive Conference experience .

-Please check the CCCOnline Conference page for details of the Opening Session- http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Teaching_Resources_-_Presentations_-_2011_CCCOnline_Faculty_Conference#Breakfast_.26_Sign-In_.287:30_AM_-_8:45_AM.29

-The dress is casual. Get creative, dress up as your favorite 'Superhero' and may I add, to not forget your Division 'Supercolors' ,as you plan for that!

-We are providing breakfast and lunch items.

However, in lieu of budget considerations for this free Conference, attendees with special dietary needs, may plan to bring their own food .

-Our Session Presenters make the entire Conference experience an enriching one for all of us, so here's a BIG 'Super-applause' to all of them :)

-A BIG thank you to our Sponsors, Pearson Learning Solutions, Hands-On Lab Inc., Desire2Learn Incorporated , Perceptis, Turnitin, Western Governer's University, Wiley, NetTutor and Techsmith ,for making this a fantastic Conference experience for everyone !
Details about each of our Sponsors is listed at-
http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Teaching_Resources_-_Presentations_-_2011_CCCOnline_Faculty_Conference#About_your_.22Super.22_Sponsors

For Session Details check-
http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Teaching_Resources_-_Presentations_-_2011_CCCOnline_Faculty_Conference#Concurrent_Sessions_.2810:15_AM_-_11:00_AM.29

Any queries ? Please feel free to ask!

See you on Friday!

Best,
Aarthi Ramesh,
Training and Professional Development Coordinator

Reminder:CCCOnline Webinar- Live, Drop-in Support Session with ProfHelp

You can still participate in today's , September 27th, 2011 as well as tomorrow's, September 28th 2011, Live , Drop-in Support Session with ProfHelp.

The details to login are available for both Sessions at-

http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Upcoming_Webinars#Live.2C_Drop-in_Support_Session_with_ProfHelp

It's recommended that you register prior to participation for record purposes.

Please note that this Live Drop-in Session is set to accommodate 20 attendees.

If the Session fills out and/or registers more than this number, participants may need to plan for the next offering of this Session to get their queries answered.

In the meantime, please file a ProfHelp ticket to address your questions

Best,

Aarthi Ramesh,

Training and Professional Development (TPD) Coordinator

CCCOnline Conference-Registration Deadline

Did I mention before that the CCCOnline Annual Conference is scheduled for September 30th 2011 at Arapahoe Community College ?

Being the 'Super' hero that you're, I'm sure you remember that and have already signed up for the CCCOnline Annual Conference.

But if some 'Tenacious' mission has kept you busy, no worries ,the Conference signup information is available through our registration link at -

http://media.ccconline.org/ccco/Conference/index.html
The deadline to register is tomorrow, September 23rd , 2011.

Bring your 'Magnetism' to the CCCOnline Conference as well as your suggested Division colors.
You already planned for that, didn't you ?
I should have known better, 'Superpower' and all !
Go ahead and continue to brainstorm on ideas with your 'Super' colleagues to represent that spirit, at the Conference.

I'm sure this has already been communicated by your Program Chairs and Associate Deans, so here are the suggested colors again, for reference -

Arts & Humanities Division - Yellow
CTE Division- Red
Math Division- Green
Science Division- Orange
Social Science Division- Blue
For all our Superhero attendees - Silver

More information will be communicated to all registered attendees next week.

I tried really hard, but have not been able to get past your 'X-Ray' vision . You already identified all the 'Super' hero qualities hidden in this message, didn't you ?
I concur!

So for now , here's your Super 'mission' .
If you've access to the 'CCCOnline Online Community', then proudly share your find in the 'Cultivating Excellence Blog' Discussion Forum under the 'What's Your Super Power' thread initiated by Liz Dzabic

Please contact me with any questions-training@ccconline.org

Best,
Aarthi Ramesh,
Training and Professional Development (TPD) Coordinator

CCCOnline Webinar- Live, Drop-in Support Session with ProfHelp

Do you have queries for CCCOnline ProfHelp ?
Then plan to attend this Webinar, details as follows-

When: Tuesday, September 27th,2011 (11:00 am - 1:00 pm MT)
Register at:(Maximum Participants 20)- https://at.ccconline.org/training/register/?id=530

Facilitator: Amy Sorensen, CCCOnline ProfHelp

Focus: Session 1 is in full swing and Session 2 is getting ready to start. Get live assistance with your course via Elluminate. Enter the Elluminate session ask questions about D2L course settings, 1st day course checks for Session 2, and any other D2L or technical questions that you may have. Take advantage of this opportunity to get Live support!
Where: Online via Elluminate. Access up to 15 minutes before the start time. Link will be sent to all registered participants by email before the webinar.

Second Session:

When: Wednesday, September 28th,2011 (11:00 am - 1:00 pm MT)
Register at:(Maximum Participants 20)- https://at.ccconline.org/training/register/?id=531

Facilitator: Amy Sorensen, CCCOnline ProfHelp

Focus: Session 1 is in full swing and Session 2 is getting ready to start. Get live assistance with your course via Elluminate. Enter the Elluminate session ask questions about D2L course settings, 1st day course checks for Session 2, and any other D2L or technical questions that you may have. Take advantage of this opportunity to get Live support!
Where: Online via Elluminate. Access up to 15 minutes before the start time. Link will be sent to all registered participants by email before the webinar.

The same information is listed at- http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Upcoming_Webinars#Live.2C_Drop-in_Support_Session_with_ProfHelp

Any questions? Please feel free to email training@ccconline.org

Thanks,

Aarthi Ramesh,
CCCOnline Training and Professional Development Coordinator

Reminder:Annual CCCOnline Conference Signup!

Have already signed up for the CCCOnline Face2Face Annual Conference ? We already have 125 participants registered .

If not, 'zoom' in to complete the registration process at -
http://media.ccconline.org/ccco/Conference/index.html
and make your 'Super' presence felt on September 30th 2011 . This will help with planning for food and Session allotments..... and all those 'Super' fun takeaway gift bags too:)

Remember, this 'Super' opportunity will remain available till September 23rd 2011 !

Each of our 'Super' Disciplines will be represented by 'Super' colors , so stay 'tooned' in for more on that in the next announcement .

Meantime,for those interested , Elizabeth Dzabic has initiated a 'Super' thread of communication in the CCCOnline D2L Community . Tap into the 'Cultivating Excellence Blog' discussion forum , as soon as it's convenient and share your 'Superpower' qualities with others.

Oh ya,did we mention the theme for this year's Conference is 'Superheroes' ?!

Related queries may be directed to training@ccconline.org

CCCOnline Webinar-Universal Design

So what does Universal Design mean? Why is it important to offer Accessible courses ? Come and find out this Friday !

The details are-

When: Friday, August 26, 2011 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MT)

Registration Link (Maximum Participants 40): https://at.ccconline.org/training/register/?id=510

Focus: Because our students come with a variety of characteristics, we need to design courses that are usable by all students, not just the average student. Join Donna Hall for a highly interactive discussion about universal design principles and what will make learning goals achievable by students with wide differences in their abilities to see, hear, think, speak, move, read, write, reason, and understand English.

Facilitator: Donna Hall, CCCOnline Instructional Design Team Coordinator

Where: Online via Elluminate. Access up to 15 minutes before the start time. Link will be sent to all registered participants on the morning of the webinar.

The same information is listed at- http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Upcoming_Webinars#Why_Universal_Design.3F

Attendance on the webinar will count towards CCCOnline's Professional Development requirement. For details , refer to the Instructor Handbook page related to Professional Development -http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Policies_%26_Procedures_-_Faculty_Handbook_-_Training_and_Professional_Development_-_Policy#Post_Hire

Any questions? Please feel free to email training@ccconline.org

Thanks,
Aarthi Ramesh,
CCCOnline Training and Professional Development Coordinator.

Registration for the CCCOnline Annual Face2Face Conference

Calling all 'Super' Colleagues !!

Are you ready to toon into your Superpowers and register for the CCCOnline Annual Face2Face Conference scheduled for September 30th 2011 ?

'Zoom' in to complete the registration process at -

http://media.ccconline.org/ccco/Conference/index.html

Remember, this 'Super' opportunity will remain available till September 23rd 2011 !

CCCOnline Webinar -Ready, Set, Go !

Hi !
Do you want to better understand what it means to get your CCCOnline D2L course ready for Fall? Then be part of our Webinar this Friday, August 19 2011 and learn more !

The details are-

When: Friday, August 19, 2011 (1:00 - 2:00 PM Mountain)

Registration Link (Maximum Participants 40): http://at.ccconline.org/training/register/?id=524
Please login with your s# and related portal password to register.
Note that the maximum enrollment is 40 attendees for this session, so plan on signing up, as soon as it's convenient !

Focus: Facilitator will demonstrate tools, processes, and answer questions about getting a D2L course ready for the new term with CCCOnline.

Facilitator: Amy Sorensen, M.Ed., CCCOnline ProfHelp

Where: Online via Elluminate. Access up to 15 minutes before the start time. Link will be sent to you by email before the webinar

The same information is listed at- http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Upcoming_Webinars#Ready.2C_Set.2C_Go.21

Attendance on the webinar will count towards CCCOnline's Professional Development requirement. For details , refer to the Instructor Handbook page related to Professional
Development -
http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Policies_%26_Procedures_-_Faculty_Handbook_-_Training_and_Professional_Development_-_Policy#Post_Hire

Any questions? Please feel free to email training@ccconline.org

Thanks,
Aarthi Ramesh,
CCCOnline Training and Professional Development Coordinator.

Hi !
Curious how the CCCOnline Library Services Staff help you ? Then be part of our Webinar this Friday, August 12 2011.

The details are-

When: Friday, August 12, 2011 (1:00 - 2:00 PM)

Registration Link (Maximum Participants 40): https://at.ccconline.org/training/register/?id=521
Please login with your S number and related Portal Password

Focus: Participants will hear an overview of the new CCCOnline Library databases, learn about how CCCOnline faculty and students access and use the Library services, and discuss strategies for incorporating Library services in CCCOnline courses.

Facilitator: Mary L. Cash, CCCOnline Instructional Designer and Librarian

Where: Online via Elluminate. Access up to 15 minutes before the start time.
Link will be sent to you by email before the webinar.

The same information is listed at- http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Upcoming_Webinars#CCCOnline_Library_Services

Attendance on the webinar will count towards CCCOnline's Professional Development requirement. For details , refer to the Instructor Handbook page related to Professional Development -http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Policies_%26_Procedures_-_Faculty_Handbook_-_Training_and_Professional_Development_-_Policy#Post_Hire

Any questions? Please feel free to email training@ccconline.org

Thanks,

Aarthi Ramesh,
CCCOnline Training and Professional Development Coordinator.

August 2011-Professional Development Opportunities

The Plagiarism and TurnItIn Webinar scheduled for July 29th has recorded maximum sign up capacity and therefore registration is closed . Thank you for your enthusiastic responses!

We'll be offering similar sessions in the future . In the meantime, to gain from what was discussed here though, please feel free to check out the Webinar archive starting July 29th evening at-
http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Webinar_Archive

You'll also notice most Webinars offered in the past, are listed there.

Here are the list of Professional Development Sessions scheduled for August 2011-

Workshop-

Managing Discussions
When : August 8 2011-August 19 2011
Where: Online
Focus: This is a two week online workshop about best practices in facilitating online discussions
Registration close date: August 1 2011

Further details is available on the Professional Development page at- http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Workshops

We've three Webinars scheduled for August 2011 -

CCCOnline Library Services
When: Friday, August 12, 2011 (1:00 - 2:00 PM)
Where: Online
Check details at-http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Upcoming_Webinars#CCCOnline_Library_Services

Ready, Set, Go!
When: Friday, August 19, 2011 (1:00 - 2:00 PM Mountain)
Where: Online
Check details at-http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Upcoming_Webinars#Ready.2C_Set.2C_Go.21

Why Universal Design?
When: Friday, August 26, 2011 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MT)
Where: Online
Check Details at-http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Upcoming_Webinars#Why_Universal_Design.3F

These Workshops and Webinars fill up fast, so plan on early registration at- https://at.ccconline.org/training/login.php .
Please login in with your S# and related portal password.

If a session is marked 'full' please register for the next available session . If there is no future offering listed under the training link, we suggest you check back in a few weeks to see if it's offered again.

As always, please feel free to contact training@ccconline.org with comments and questions.

For the Training and Professional Development team,

Aarthi Ramesh

Academic Integrity and TurnItIn Webinar

Have questions about CCCOnline's Academic Integrity policy ? How about questions on using TurnItIn? Then sign up for this session, details as listed-

When: Friday, July 29, 2011 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MT)

Registration Link (Maximum Participants 40): https://at.ccconline.org/training/register/?id=508

Focus: In this three part webinar, participants will learn about the CCCOnline Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures for addressing violations.
Participants will be able to locate associated resources for students and instructors.
Additionally, participants will discuss Committing an Act of Plagiarism as one of the forms of academic integrity violation including, but not limited to, the 2011 revised wording of the plagiarism definition, plagiarism case studies, and instructional strategies for deterring plagiarism.
Finally, participants will see a demonstration of the TurnItIn Originality Checker (Plagiarism Detection) and GradeMark (Online Markup) features available for the D2L Dropbox tool and be able to locate additional training for these features.
In each part of the webinar, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions of the facilitators.

Facilitators:
Terry Reeves, CCCOnline Academic Dean
Karla Schorzman, CCCOnline Liberal Arts & Communication Division Chair
Lisa Marie Johnson, Ph.D., Associate Training & Professional Development Coordinator

Where: Online via Elluminate. Access up to 15 minutes before the start time. Link will be sent by email, on the week of the webinar, to all participants who've pre-registered.

Any questions? Please feel free to email training@ccconline.org

COMING SOON ! Information on the CCCOnline Annual Face to Face Conference

The CCCOnline Annual Face to Face Conference is scheduled for September 30th 2011.

So stay 'tooned' ! Registration for the Sessions will open the end of July .

Comic Strip reads-

'Toon' into your Super Powers!

'It's a bird? It's a plane? No..it's..it's the CCCOnline Conference!! Stay Tuned ! More to come about the Super Sessions planned for this year's conference ! Registration in July..'

Questions related to the conference ? Please feel free to contact me at aarthi.ramesh@cccs.edu

July 2011- Professional Development Opportunities

July is an exciting month for the Professional Development team as we present you with a multitude of training opportunities!

Here are the list of workshops scheduled for July 2011-

Managing Discussions -

When : July 18 2011-July 29 2011
Where: Online
Focus: This is a two week online workshop about best practices in facilitating online discussions
Registration close date: July 8 2011

Virtual Teams -

When : July 18 2011-July 29 2011
Where: Online
Focus: This is a two week online workshop includes one weekend of course activity. The workshop examines group development, group processes, and ways groups are used
Registration close date: July 8 2011

Measuring What Matters -

When : July 18 2011-July 29 2011
Where: Online
Focus: This is a two week online facilitated workshop that provides instructors with an opportunity to examine her/his assessment processes
Registration close date: July 8 2011

Further details of each of these sessions is available on the Professional Development page at- http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Workshops

We've one webinar scheduled for July 2011 -

Academic Integrity and TurnItIn-

When : Friday, July 29 2011 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MT)
Where: Online
Focus : Check details at- http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Upcoming_Webinars
Registration close date : July 29 2011 or once the maximum capacity of 40 is reached.

These workshops and webinars are filling up fast, so please register early if you plan on completing them.

Register at- https://at.ccconline.org/training/login.php . Please login in with your S# and related portal password.

If a session is marked 'full' please register for the next available session . If there is no future offering listed under the training link, we suggest you check back in a few weeks to see if it's offered again.

As always, please feel free to contact training@ccconline.org with related concerns,
From the Training and Professional Development team,


Aarthi Ramesh

June 2011 Training opportunity

Have you been reviewing the current assessment processes on your courses and considering revisions ? Then this workshop is for you.

Measuring What Matters, a two week fully online facilitated workshop runs June 20, 2011 to July 1, 2011 . The registration closes on June 13, 2011

This workshop will be facilitated by CCCOnline faculty, Amy Valentine.

Details at- http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Professional_Development_-_Workshops

This workshop is filling up fast, so if interested, please register at- https://at.ccconline.org/training/login.php

If the session is marked 'full', please register for the next available session . If there is no future offering listed under the training link, we suggest you check back in a few weeks to see if it's offered again.

As always, please feel free to contact training@ccconline.org with related concerns.

Webinar-Multimedia Course Content

Do you need help with adding media to your courses or just want to explore what adding media content to your courses will involve ?Then this is the webinar for you.

When: Friday, June 3, 2011 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM MT)

Facilitators: Sean Renner

Focus: Participants will learn the basics of creating multimedia content for their online courses through screen capture, video, audio, and interactivity. Participants will also learn about popular multimedia creation software such as Camtasia Studio, explore open source and free multimedia creation tools, and learn how to integrate multimedia content into their online courses.

Where: Online via Elluminate. Access up to 15 minutes before the start time from https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2008363&password=M.A1DF0FCC766CC8DE987F02565371FF

For record purposes, we recommend that you register beforehand for training using the registration Link: http://at.ccconline.org/training/register/?id=494 . Participation in this webinar will count towards satisfying CCCOnline's yearly professional development requirement.

Please feel free to contact us with questions on Professional Development at training@ccconline.org

From your CCCOnline 2011 Annual Faculty Conference Committee !

Mark your calendars for the CCCOnline Annual face-to-face Faculty Conference scheduled for September 30th 2011! More information will follow in the coming weeks.

Course Readiness Reminder

Hello Faculty:

As you prepare your Summer courses, please remember to follow the Course Readiness Checklist: http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Policies_%26_Procedures_-_Faculty_Handbook_-_Teaching_for_CCCOnline_-_Faculty_Role_in_Course_Development_and_Maintenance_-_Course_Readiness_Checklist

Note the Checklist now reflects the requirement that all faculty use their cccs.edu email addresses for student contact outside of D2L. (Please remember to update your email address in both your Syllabus and your Instructor Widget.) Thanks!