Workshops
QuickStart is an accelerated asynchronous online course that provides new and returning faculty with the key information and resources needed to launch a successful first semester of teaching at the community college level. Designed for instructors who are new to the college classroom or who want a refresher, this course highlights best practices for course preparation, the first day of class, classroom management, using the college LMS (Canvas), and more.
Over five (5) self-paced modules, instructors will:
- Get oriented with college policies, resources, and support systems
- Structure syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and rubrics
- Learn tips for engaging students on day one and setting the tone
- Leverage the LMS to organize content, communicate, and track grades
- Discover techniques for classroom management and student motivation
The concise learning modules allow busy faculty to rapidly acquire the knowledge needed to teach with excellence right from the start. Instructors will finish the course equipped with the key instructional skills and college know-how for a successful first semester.
This course does not replace College Orientations!
The Maricopa Center for Learning and Innovation also offers professional development opportunities aligned with their Teaching and Learning Competencies. There are nine competencies.
Enhancing Technological Literacy: Empowering Community College Faculty, an asynchronous professional development course designed to equip community college faculty with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to enhance their technological literacy, is aligned with competency 8: Technological Literacy. In this professional development, participants will explore various digital tools, instructional strategies, and best practices that promote effective integration of technology in their teaching and administrative roles. The course aims to foster a technologically enriched learning environment that engages students and supports their academic success.
The Maricopa Center for Learning and Innovation also offers professional development opportunities aligned with their Teaching and Learning Competencies. There are nine competencies.
Learner-Centered Practices: Empowering Community College Students, an asynchronous professional development course designed to equip community college faculty with the knowledge and skills to implement learner-centered and active learning practices in their classrooms, is aligned with competency 3: Learner-Centered Teaching Methodologies. In this course, participants will explore the principles, strategies, and best practices of learner-centered education to create engaging and inclusive learning environments that foster student success.