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Created by Instructional Council, this resources guide (hosted in Canvas) gives new faculty useful information to navigate systems and be successful. Click here to access these resources.

Online Teaching Certification Program (OTCP)

This program exists to prepare instructors to meet the qualification requirements for online teaching at COS per COSTA and COSAFA master agreements. The OTCP is a program that covers regulations and pedagogical approaches related to online teaching. Developed under the direction of the COS Academic Senate sub-committee, Distance Education at COS (DECOS), the OTCP has been revised based on the new online teaching standards developed by the Online Education Initiative (OEI) and endorsed by the COS Academic Senate as a teaching resource. To see full lists of Online Teaching Certified Faculty, visit the Human Resources: Employee Resources webpage and select Faculty Seniority Lists.

To join, contact Dr. Chris Stillwell.

Fall 2022 OTCP Series

Topic	Dates/Times	Workshop Overview
Canvas Basics	October 14, 2022, 10am-12pm	Topics include essential Canvas features and techniques for using Canvas to begin a class well.
DE Legal Issues	October 21, 2022, 10am-12pm	Topics include AP4105, copyright, FERPA, regular and effective contact, and accessibility.
Equity in Online Teaching	October 28, 2022, 10am-12pm	Topics include instructor presence, barriers to student success, and Universal Design for Learning.
FINISH the Online Teaching Certification Program (OTCP)	November 4, 2022, 10am-12pm	Topics include readiness modules, building a Canvas course, and assessing course design.

Trainings & Workshops (Open to All Faculty)

Trainings and workshops for teaching online: (FLEX Approved) Check your COS email for a COSeNEWS from Dr. Chris Stillwell with current information about upcoming workshops. Some sample workshop topics are below.

Topic	Date	Time	Location
Building Community in the Classroom (Online and Face-to-Face)	Wednesday, August 10, 2022	4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Zoom
Tips for Effective HyFlex Instruction	Thursday, August 11, 2022	10:00 am - 12:00 pm	Zoom and face-to-face, with Aaron Albright
Meeting the Requirements for Regular, Substantive Interaction in Online Instruction	Thursday, August 11, 2022	4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Zoom
Preparing Your Canvas for Fall 2022	Friday, August 12, 2022	12:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Zoom
Using Google Sites to Reach Students	Wednesday, August 31, 2022	4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Zoom
Preview of OTC Highlights workshop	Friday, September 9, 2022	10:00 am - 11:00 am	Zoom
Using Google Sites to Reach Students	Friday, September 16, 2022	10:00 am - 11:00 am	Zoom
Highlights from the Online Teaching Conference 2022	Thursday, September 22, 2022	4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Zoom
Accessibility and Online Instruction	Wednesday, September 28, 2022	4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Zoom
Some previous topics:
Building Community in Online Courses	Thursday, January 27, 2022	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Zoom
HyFlex Sharing Session: What's Working For You?	Wednesday, February 2, 2022	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Zoom
Using Breakout Rooms in Online and HyFlex Instruction	Wednesday, February 9, 2022	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Zoom
Canvas Sharing Session: What Are Your Favorite Features?	Wednesday, February 16, 2022	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Zoom
Active Learning	Wednesday, February 23, 2022	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Zoom
Accessibility and Online Instruction	Wednesday, March 9, 2022	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Zoom

Office Hours (Open to all Faculty)

Office Hours to assist with making content available in alternative formats and training support: (FLEX Approved)

Days	Time	By Phone	ConferZoom Room
Monday/Thursday	4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	--	Zoom

Need a different time? Email Dr. Christopher Stillwell (christophers@cos.edu) to arrange an online appointment. 

Recommended Online Teaching Practices Resources

Teaching Online: Reflections and Suggestions for the COS Instructor Written by by Deborah L. Nolan, PhD, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Online Instruction Policy FAQ: COS Academic Senate Guidance for Instructors (Revised 12/10/20)
The Quest for Success Online Learning Readiness Content was developed by the California Virtual Campus – Online Education Initiative (CVC-OEI) as part of the California Community College Chancellor’s Office Online Education Initiative. This content is licensed by the CVC-OEI with a Creative Commons Attribution license. You can view the Quest for Success content and you can request that it be imported into your own Canvas course shells.
Online Teaching Consultations with Distance Education Coordinator: Send an email to Dr. Christopher Stillwell to discuss online teaching practices.
Five Principles for Quality Online Teaching: The principles were developed from the original @ONE Standards for Quality Online Teaching and best practices supported through current research and the input of thought leaders from the CCCs. The principles focus on the interconnections between student success and teaching. Underpinning the principles is a focus on continuous professional development to support growth, adapt to technological innovation, and develop teaching strategies that support California community college students.
CVC/OER Course Design Rubric: developed in 2014 by the OEI Professional Development work group to assure that all courses offered as part of the initiative promote student success and meet existing regulatory and accreditation requirements. It has undergone three major revisions since then, including the current iteration, in response to changes in available instructional technology and feedback from both instructors and reviewers.
Rubric for Online Instruction: Created by California State University, Chico.

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Faculty Onboarding Resources

Online Teaching Certification Program (OTCP)

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Trainings & Workshops (Open to All Faculty​)​

Office Hours (Open to all Faculty​)​

Recommended Online Teaching Practices Resources

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Fall 2022 OTCP Series

Trainings & Workshops (Open to All Faculty)

Office Hours (Open to all Faculty)