Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Hi folks,

During the next month you won't see as many Professional Development Opportunities available from CCCOnline, since we're all very focused on our upcoming CONNECT Conference! Registration for the conference closes tomorrow, so be sure to visit our CONNECT Website today to reserve your spot!

Here are the webinars we have coming up in the next month:

CCCOnline Webinars

Friday, September 27, 1:00 PM MST: The CCCOnline "Online Tutoring Lab" (Webinar)
(NOTE: THIS WEBINAR WAS RESCHEDULED FROM ITS ORIGINAL DATE OF SEPTEMBER 13)
What is the CCCOnline OTL (Online Tutoring Lab)? Why did we build it, and do they come? Join us for an informational overview and Q &A session about the online tutoring center for developmental education students. Facilitated by: Lisa Brown-Roberts (CCCOnline Student Retention Specialist), Pam Gordon (CCCOnline English instructor and OTL tutor), and Eric Thompson (CCCOnline math instructor and OTL tutor).

You can register for this webinar on the Training and Professional Development Database, find registration details and instructions on the Registration Process page, and find out more information about these and other opportunities on CCCOnline's Training and Professional Development web page.

Innovative Educators Webinars

The Colorado Community College System has recently renewed its subscription to Innovative Educators, an organization that supports academic and professional growth in higher education. With our subscription to this organization comes the opportunity for any staff or faculty in the Colorado Community College System to attend their training and professional development sessions for free by entering the code ColoradoCC.  Innovative Educators has a wide variety of opportunities available on their website, which you can explore here: Innovative Educators Webinar Calendar.

You can choose to attend any of their sessions, but here are a few sessions in particular that you all might find valuable:

5 Myths About Online Learners: Best Practices To Improve Communication, Build Trust & Focus On Learning Objectives
Thursday, October 10, 1:00-2:30pm EDT 

Creating An Effective Online Orientation: Using Learning Outcomes To Determine Platform, Assessment Tools & Maintenance 
Friday, October 18, 1:00-2:30 EDT 

Critical Thinking In The Online Classroom: Instructional Strategies That Work
Wednesday, October 30, 1:00-2:30 EDT  

Student Motivation: Practical Strategies That Will Increase Engagement, Learning & Retention 
Wednesday, October 2, 3:00-4:30pm EDT 


 

CCCOnline Connect Conference: Sessions & Schedule

This year's CONNECT conference comes with an increased focus on connecting our instructors with new innovation and inspiration in online teaching and learning. 

The conference will include headlining presentations by keynote speakers, and over 25 breakout sessions by CCCOnline instructors and staff members on teaching and learning strategies, pedagogy, and technology.

Visit CONNECT to register and peruse the session schedule and descriptions.
Sessions are filling up fast, so register now!

Set your alarms!

The Conference will open at 7:30 AM for check-in and a light breakfast, and the Conference Welcome and Keynote presentation by Jep Enck will begin promptly at 8:30 AM.

2013 CONNECT Conference Schedule

7:30 - Check-In & Breakfast
8:30 - Conference Welcome & Keynote Presentation by Jep Enck
9:45 - Breakout Sessions
10:45 - Breakout Sessions
11:45 - Lunch
            Instructional Excellence Awards
            Keynote Presentation by Phil Hill
1:00 - Breakout Sessions
2:00 - Breakout Sessions
3:00 - CCCOnline Division Meetings

CCOnline CONNECT Conference: Keynote Speaker Highlight

We’re thrilled to unveil our keynote speakers for the 2013 CONNECT Conference, which will feature Phil Hill from MindWires and Jep Enck.

Phil Hill (@PhilOnEdTech) is an educational technology consultant and analyst who has spent the last 10 years advising in online education and educational technology markets. As an independent consultant and analyst, Phil helps higher education institutions develop effective strategies to understand and implement online education programs. Phil’s clients have included the University of Iowa, UCLA, California State University, DeVry University, Colorado Community College System, University of Maryland University College, among others.

Phil is also an author, blogger at e-Literate and speaker, and he has become recognized in the educational technology community for his insights into the broader education market trends and issues. In addition to e-Literate, Phil has also written for EDUCAUSE Review and been quoted at Inside Higher Ed and Washington Business Journal.
CONNECT is a free, one-day event drawing around 300 instructors from CCCOnline and other colleges in the Colorado Community College system.  This annual event is an important opportunity for our online instructors to meet face to face to engage with each other and with new ideas in eLearning innovation. The conference will include presentations on the current state of CCCOnline, headlining presentations by keynote speakers, and breakout sessions by CCCOnline instructors and staff members on teaching and learning strategies, pedagogy, and technology. CONNECT will be held on October 4th, 2013 at Arapahoe Community College. Click here to register now! 

CCCOnline Connect Conference Registration Is Now Open!

We are excited to announce that registration for the CCCOnline CONNECT Conference on October 4th is now open!

Visit our new CONNECT website today at connect.ccconline.org and click on the Registration page to reserve your spot at the conference. Be sure to explore the website to find additional information including:

• Biographies on featured keynote speakers
• Conference sponsors
• Detailed descriptions of break out sessions.

We look forward to seeing you at CONNECT in October!
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CONNECT is a free, one-day event drawing around 300 instructors from CCCOnline and other colleges in the Colorado Community College System. This annual event is an important opportunity for CCCOnline instructors to meet face to face to engage with each other and with new ideas in eLearning innovation. The conference will include presentations on the current state of CCCOnline, headlining presentations by keynote speakers, and breakout sessions by CCCOnline instructors and staff members on teaching and learning strategies, pedagogy and technology.
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Sean Renner
CCCOnline Connect Conference Committee Chair

Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Hi folks,

Here are the Professional Development opportunities we have coming up at CCCOnline this month. As always, you can register on the Training and Professional Development Database, find registration details and instructions on the Registration Process page, and find out more information about these and other opportunities on CCCOnline's Training and Professional Development web page.


Monday, August 19 - Saturday, August 24: Remote Labs (Workshop)
This one-week workshop will serve as an introduction to using NANSLO's RWSL (Remote Web-based Science Laboratory). Participants will learn about the history of remote laboratories, about how to use them in the classroom, and gain valuable experience by participating in a remote lab activity. Registration for workshops closes on August 9th, 10 days prior to the workshop.

Friday, August 23, 1:00 PM MST: Engaging Online Math Students (Webinar)
In this webinar, we will explore best practices for the online math “classroom” – the discussions. Come learn about strategies for keeping students engaged online, and participate in a brainstorming session to find ways to create and facilitate discussions which are meaningful for students and practical for instructors. Please bring your ideas and experiences to our discussion on discussions! Facilitated by Erica Hastert, Associate Dean of Math, CCCOnline

Cultivating Excellence Blog and CCCOnline Instructor Communities

In case you didn't know, CCCOnline has a community discussion board.  Here, we have educational blogs you can participate in, or just read for interest.  Please visit our Cultivating Excellence Blog by clicking on http://ccconline.org/node/192 and scrolling to the bottom of the page.  

If you teach with us, your Academic Division will also have a "Community" set up for your Division.   If you have a moment, please visit if you haven't already by doing the following:

• Log in to the CCCOnline portal
• Click the Faculty tab [If you do not have the faculty tab email your chair ASAP]
• From the Faculty Gateway Access widget, located on the right side of the screen, click the Log into CCCOnline Community Site [clicking this link will give you access to the CCCOnline Community and enroll you if you are a new instructor]

Hope you have a great semester!
Terry

Connect Conference Keynote Speaker Highlight: Jep Enck

We are excited to announce that this year’s CCCOnline Connect conference will kick off with an exciting keynote from speaker Jep Enck, focused on keeping the classroom a creative and relevant place for today’s students. Jep, who holds an M.S. in Human Resources from Colorado State University, has over 20 years of management and speaking experience.  Throughout his career he has focused on the "human element" in building excellent teams.  His energies and insights have received both local and national attention, earning him the “Excellence in Leadership Training” award from Colorado Governor Roy Romer and the “Outstanding Community Service Award” from President Ronald Reagan.

Be sure to plan on attending this year’s conference on October 4^th at Arapahoe Community College to catch this exciting keynote.  Visit the CCCOnline Connect Conference page for more information, and keep an eye out for registration, opening in August!

Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Hi folks,

Here are the Professional Development opportunities we have coming up in the next month at CCCOnline. As always, you can register on the Training and Professional Development Database and find out more information about these and other opportunities on CCCOnline's Training and Professional Development web page.

Friday, July 12, 1:00 PM MST: Dealing with Student Conflict (Webinar)
This webinar will explore issues that come up in class when dealing with student conflict. We’ll look at what types of behavior can be disruptive, and we’ll explore different techniques to diffuse situations and keep learning on track. We’ll also look at the student discipline process and how you can assist in the process. Facilitated by John Schmahl: Director of Student Support, CCCOnline (1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MST)
Monday, July 22 - Sunday, August 4: Managing Discussions (Workshop)

The Discussions component of your online course is your virtual classroom. In this two-week, online workshop, participants will explore different ways to organize discussions, make discussions more engaging, maximize your own and your students participation, evaluate discussions, explore QA expectations, and more.


Friday, August 2, 1:00 PM MST: Is There a Connection Between the Brain and Learning? (Webinar)

In this webinar, participants will explore the basics of using Camtasia to create screen capture videos. Participants will learn how to use Camtasia's recording tool, basic video and audio editing functions, and captioning tools to make videos ADA compliant. Finally, participants will learn how to export finished projects into formats best suited for different methods of sharing. Facilitated by Sean Renner: Professional Development Coordinator, CCCOnline (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM MST)

CCCOnline Connect Conference - Save the Date and Call for Proposals

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CCCOnline is very pleased to cordially invite you to attend the CCCOnline Connect conference on Friday, October 4th, 2013. 

This year we are introducing CCCOnline Connect, a new branding of our annual CCCOnline conference. Along with this new brand comes an increased focus on connecting our instructors with new innovation and inspiration in online teaching and learning. CCCOnline Connect is a free, one-day event drawing around 300 instructors from CCCOnline and other colleges in the Colorado Community College system.  This annual event is an important opportunity for our online instructors to meet face to face to engage with each other and with new ideas in eLearning innovation. The conference will include presentations on the current state of CCCOnline, headlining presentations by keynote speakers, and breakout sessions by CCCOnline instructors and staff members on teaching and learning strategies, pedagogy, and technology. 

We invite you to be a part of CCCOnline Connect to collaborate with your CCCOnline colleagues and gain new ideas and inspiration for your online teaching. Stay tuned for more details on keynote speakers, break-out presentations, and registration information. 

In addition, we invite you to share your experiences and ideas by presenting at CCCOnline Connect. Our instructors' experiences in CCCOnline classrooms are an invaluable resource for all of CCCOnline and we are eager to learn from you. You can submit your presentation proposal by filling out the Call for Proposals form, here: http://media.ccconline.org/ccco/ccconline_connect_conference_2013/connect_2013_callforproposals.docx and emailing the completed form to Sean Renner at sean.renner@cccs.edu. 

We look forward to seeing you at Connect this year!

Sean

Summer Games MOOC

Please join us for the Summer Games MOOC!

This will be the fourth offering of the Games Based Learning MOOC. Sign-up is at  bit.ly/12rDKit The Summer Games MOOC will be divided into two parts. Each part is designed to be a standalone MOOC, so feel free to sign-up for only one part or both.

The Summer 2013 Games MOOC
Designed using the connectivism learning theory, the Summer Games MOOC is a Massive Online Open Course focusing on game based learning in education. Connectivist MOOCs or cMOOCs started in 2008 and were introduced to promote networking and knowledge creation among peers.  Since then,  there have been a series of these free connectivism open online courses offered. The Games MOOC is informed by their design and implementation.

Since it's a connectivism MOOC, it will not look like a course from Coursera, Canvas or have the feel of a commercial learning management system. Besides connectivism learning theory, this MOOC is informed by gaming guild culture and the Gamer Disposition by John Seely Brown http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2008/02/the_gamer_disposition.html

Multi-Player Games and MMORPGs
June 3 - June 24, 2013.

Part I focuses on exploring collaboration, cross-functional teams and multi-player game based learning. We will take a close look at the features of multi-players games by going into MMORPGs (Massively Online Role-Playing Games) and also livestreaming from them. We will be exploring and even experiencing what makes these games so engaging.

in Part I, we look at World of Warcraft, EVEOnline,  and guilds that have developed in the sandbox genre games.

Immersive Environments
July 7 - July 29, 2013

Part II will be a tour of online and immersive environments for game based learning. There will be an emphasis on you building your game based learning PLN (Personal Learning Network). We will visit multiple virtual learning environments, virtual worlds, sandbox games and MMORPGs. In Part II, we will also be collaborating with the rgMOOC, or "Rhetoric and Composition: The Persuasive Power of Video Games as Paratexts being offered by Sherry Jones and Kate Guthrie Caruso http://storify.com/sherryjones/rgmooc-a-rhetoric-and-game-based-mooc

The Games MOOC is an open course for all educators. The model for participation is based on social network knowledge construction. Learners will be able to be active in the course in several ways from lurking (reading the discussions), to being engaged in game-play to actively creating content in the course with the MOOC designer and Advisory Group. We do understand that a participant’s level of activity may vary based on the individual’s interest in the weekly topics or other time commitments.

So feel free to lurk! As one of our MOOC Advisory Board member says, "Lurk and Learn!"

If you have any questions, please contact Kae Novak at kae.novak@frontrange.edu or call 303-404-5470.

June Professional Development Opportunities

Hi folks,

Here are the Professional Development opportunities we have coming up this week and during the month of June at CCCOnline. As always, you can register on the Training and Professional Development Database and find out more information about these and other opportunities on CCCOnline's Training and Professional Development web page.

Friday, May 31, 1:00 PM MST: Update From The CCCOnline Executive Director (Webinar)

Join us for an update from CCCOnline Executive Director Dr. Eric Lee about current events at CCCOnline.

Thursday, June 6, 1:00 PM MST: Let’s bring the library to the students! (Webinar)

Students seem to rely on Google when they’re doing research, and often the sources they end up using are just plain crummy. In online courses, it’s often difficult to persuade students to visit their local library. Our solution? We’re bringing the library and the librarian to the students via discussions in D2L. Come learn more about what’s going on with the embedded librarian project in HIS 101 & 102, ENG 121 & 122 and other courses. Facilitated by Mary Cash: Online Librarian, CCCOnline (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MST)

Friday, June 28, 1:00 PM MST: Is There a Connection Between the Brain and Learning? (Webinar)

For generations, students of educational theory were steered away from brain research declaring it had nothing to offer to teaching and learning. Some critiques alleged that we simply lacked understanding of how the brain works and we should focus on what psychologists and cognitive studies have already revealed about teaching and learning. Within the past few decades, significant discoveries have occurred that have practical educational applications. During this webinar, participants will be introduced to the synergy of neuroscience and education along with their direct application to teaching. Facilitated by Norma Hollebeke: Associate Dean of Science, CCCOnline. (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM MST)

CCCS DevEd Redesign

CCCS is currently undergoing a Developmental Education redesign for our Math, English and Reading courses.  Full implementation of this redesign is scheduled for Fall, 2014.  To learn more about this project, please visit http://www.cccs.edu/developmental-education/index.html.

Cultivating Excellence Blog and CCCOnline Communities

Hello,

In case you didn't know, CCCOnline has a community discussion board.  Here, we have educational blogs you can participate in, or just read for interest.  Please visit our Cultivating Excellence Blog by clicking on http://ccconline.org/node/192 and scrolling to the bottom of the page.   

If you teach with us, your Academic Division will also have a "Community" set up for your Division.   If you have a moment, please visit if you haven't already by doing the following:

• Log in to the CCCOnline portal
• Click the Faculty tab [If you do not have the faculty tab email your chair ASAP]
• From the Faculty Gateway Access widget, located on the right side of the screen, click the Log into CCCOnline Community Site [clicking this link will give you access to the CCCOnline Community and enroll you if you are a new instructor]

Best regards,
Terry

CCCOnline Tech Tools Reference Page

Here is a great resource if you have questions or need a "tools" review in regards to the CCCOnline Portal, Email or D2L functions:

CCCOnline Tech Tools

Check out the CCCOnline website (http://www.ccconline.org) -- lots of useful information to be found!

CCCOnline Contact Information

Hi all,

I thought it might be useful to provide contact information if you have CCCOnline questions or concerns and are not sure whom to contact.  For contact info, please click CCCOnline Contacts

I hope this is helpful -- don't hesitate to contact me if I can help with anything.

Best regards,
Terry
terry.reeves@cccs.edu

May Professional Development Opportunities

Hi folks,

Here are the Professional Development opportunities we have coming up at CCCOnline in May:

Friday, April 3, 1:00 PM MST: Introducing the CCCOnline Master Course Template Webinar

This webinar will introduce the new master course template that CCCOnline will be implementing in future classes. This template will help ensure ease of navigation and consistency for students, as well as alignment with Quality Matters standards. (Please note that registration for this webinar is not required for CCCOnline instructors, as login information will be sent to the faculty distribution list.)

Friday, May 17, 10:00 AM MST: Math Student Engagement Webinar

In this webinar, members of the CCCOnline Math Department will talk about ways to increase student engagement in online math classes.  We will cover techniques in discussions, homework, news posts, and other strategies to provide students the best (and most enjoyable) chance of success.

Monday, May 20 - Saturday, May 25: Remote Labs Workshop

This one-week workshop will serve as an introduction to using NANSLO's RWSL (Remote Web-based Science Laboratory). Participants will learn about the history of remote laboratories, about how to use them in the classroom, and gain valuable experience by participating in a remote lab activity.

You can register for these sessions now on the Training and Professional Development Database. Note that registration for webinars closes 24 hours in advance of the session, and registration for workshops closes 10 days in advance of the session. Please send any questions about these sessions to training@ccconline.org.

Sean

April Professional Development Opportunities

Hi Folks,

Here are the Professional Development opportunities we have coming up in April:

Shall We Play a Game?
Friday, April 5, 1:00 PM MST
This webinar will explore games-based learning, showcasing the Games-Based Learning MOOC that was funded as part of the CCCS Immersive and Game-Based Learning Faculty Challenge grants in the Spring of 2012. It will also provide an overview of Massively Open Online Courses, the learning theories behind them, and how they may affect education in the future.

Managing Discussions Workshop
Monday, April 15 - Sunday, April 28
The Discussions component of your online course is your virtual classroom. In this two-week, online workshop, participants will explore different ways to organize discussions, make discussions more engaging, maximize your own and your students participation, evaluate discussions, explore QA expectations, and more.


You can register for these sessions now on the Training and Professional Development Database. Please send any questions about these sessions to training@ccconline.org.

Thanks,

Sean

Games Based Learning MOOC

Games Based Learning MOOC begins soon.
We have a little less than 2 weeks before we start up the Games MOOC! http://gamesmooc.shivtr.com/
And yes, we are very excited.

Please join us and invite your colleagues! The Games MOOC Spring 2013 signup is now open! http://bit.ly/gamesmooc
The third iteration of the Games MOOC begins on March 18 and runs until April 22, 2013.
The theme is “Build the Game“ using Apps, AR and ARGs. The focus will be creating a game or gaming project for your course. 
The Games MOOC is an online six week professional development course that has optional livestreaming sessions that are also recorded and uploaded to YouTube.

The weekly topics will look something like this. (Adjustments are possible)

Week 1                 Intro to the Course and Topics
Week 2                 Apps and Mobile Possibilities
Week 3                 Augmented Reality and Interactive Fiction (sounds fun - right?)
Week 4                 Mysteries, Puzzles and Scavenger Hunts
Week 5                 Narrative and Storyboarding
Week 6                 Creating the Clues & Playing the Game

If you want any additional information or have any questions, please call me at 303-404-5470 or email kae.novak@frontrange.edu

As always – Lurkers Welcome!

Thank you,

Kae Novak
Online Learning
Front Range Community College

P.S.

As a bit of a warm-up, we'll doing a games based learning tweetchat  this Wed at 7 pm MT
on VEJ - The Virtual Education Journal that just came out!
The hashtag for the Games MOOC is #gamemooc

If you’re new to tweetchat just go here for more info on how tweet along with us. http://gamesmooc.shivtr.com/pages/tweetchat

If you haven't taken a look at this issue of VEJ -please do! It’s Game On! - Where you get your information about games based learning and virtual worlds? What is needed? How should we be getting it out? And of course discussion of any of the articles.
Games MOOCers and the Games MOOC were well represented in this issue. 
VEJ Game On Issue! http://issuu.com/edovation/docs/vej_2013reduced_for_issue/1

March Webinars

Hi Folks,

We have three webinar opportunities scheduled this coming month that I wanted to make sure you were aware of.

D2L v10 Q&A Session
Thursday, February 28th, 1:00 PM MST
-This will be our final Q&A session for the recent D2L upgrade. Come and ask questions about things you've encountered while using the new version in your courses.

Transforming Online Courses - Designing and Teaching for Meaningful Learning
Friday, March 1st, 1:00 PM MST
- The 5E course design model incorporates dynamic teaching strategies that result in students actively engaged in their own learning. Utilizing the 5E model in designing online courses, Instructional Designers transform courses into a student-centered experience, improving student engagement while increasing student achievement. In this webinar, participants will explore the 5Es and discuss dynamic methods for incorporating the 5E model into all higher education disciplines

Meet and Greet: Dr. Eric Lee, CCCOnline Executive Director
Friday, March 22nd, 1:00 PM MST
-Come to this webinar and meet CCCOnline's new Executive Director, Dr. Eric Lee! Learn about Dr. Lee's background, what he brings to CCCOnline, and what his vision is for the future of our organization. Topics addressed will include our implementation of Quality Matters, ongoing efforts to improve assessment, and plans for the new Center for Academic Excellence. 

You can register for these sessions now on the Training and Professional Development Database, and be sure to send any questions about these sessions to training@ccconline.org.

Sean

CCCOnline FAQs

CCCOnline FAQS

·         Why does CCCOnline start classes later than the system colleges?

o    CCCOnline is a service organization to the system colleges.  Classes start later so students can register for classes that may have filled up at the colleges, or for students who are registering late.

·         Who receives the tuition and FTE for CCCOnline students?

CCCOnline students are actually the colleges’ students.  Since CCCOnline is not a college, it does not receive any FTE; this goes back to the students’ home college as well as associated COF funds.  This is important as FTE affects the system funding formula for each college.  In regards to the tuition, CCCOnline receives 51% of the tuition from CCCOnline courses while 49% of this tuition is retained by the respective home college.  CCCOnline pays instructors’ salaries, as well as the annual licensing, maintenance and support costs of the Desire2Learn platform, the Perceptis help desk costs, Turnitin, Respondus and Soft Chalk that all colleges use. 

·         Does CCCOnline report on student attendance by the census date?

o    Yes, CCCOnline's attendance policy helps to identify students who do not intend to actively participate in courses.  To comply with this policy, each CCCOnline course requires students to:

1. Participate in an "Introductions" discussion, which may or may not be graded.

2. Submit  two graded, content-related assessment prior to the census date.

-The assessment must be content related - it should not be a "syllabus quiz".

-The assessment may be a Dropbox, Quiz, or Discussion

The lists of students who do not actively participate are sent to the respective home colleges.

·         How do students contact their instructors before classes start?

o    CCCOnline tracks enrollment numbers.  Based on this they determine the number of instructors needed for a term; instructors are given class lists a couple of days before a semester starts.  Before a term starts, instructors send out welcome emails to their students; prior to this, students also receive a welcome email from CCCOnline.  If a student needs course information prior to being assigned an instructor, they should contact the appropriate Associate Dean (http://www.ccconline.org/About_Us/People/Divisions/).

·         Whom do we call for help at CCCOnline?

o    Contact information is available at http://at.ccconline.org/faculty/wiki/Who_to_Contact.  For Associate Dean Contact information, see http://www.ccconline.org/About_Us/People/Divisions/.

·         Do CCCOnline students have to meet course pre-requisites?

o    Yes, course pre-requisites are set by each college and CCCOnline students must meet those pre-requisites. 

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·         Is CCCOnline bookstore information available?

o    This information is available online at http://www.ccconline.org/Students/Bookstore/?type=flash.