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LTCC's Teaching Talks are campus gatherings intended to provide faculty (and all interested) an opportunity to discuss current issues in instruction, teaching, and other faculty work. Teaching Talks are intended to create dialogue, foster conversation, and provide opportunities for future innovation and collaboration.Teaching Talks are held on Zoom and are archived for later viewing on YouTube.  

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In 2021-2022, the FCTL collaborated with the LTCC Foundation to create the CSTS, or Coyote Student Technology Scholars. The aim of this program is to provide students with technological literacy and to develop skills in technology needed both in LTCC online learning and in career and college transfer requirements. CSTS will focus on a seed project that, if institutionalized, could result in long-term and on-going focus on student technological literacy at LTCC. The grant summary video, and all of the detailed videos, are posted below. 

LTCC Coyote Student Technology Scholars Foundation Student Success Grant: 

Overview Video

This video presents a brief overview of the Coyote Student Technology Scholars grant project and its related workshops.

Video: https://youtu.be/06W66J7ZWPU

Technology in Our Lives: Obstacles & Opportunities 

Scott A. Lukas 

This workshop addresses Technology: Challenges and Opportunities and focuses on the many issues that are relevant to the understanding of technology in our lives. The following tips are considered in the workshop: 

Technology Creates and Destroys

Chart the Uses and Challenges of Technology in Your Life

Use Technology in Adaptive Senses

Use Technology in Expressive Senses

Fight for Social Justice Concerns Related to Tech 

Take Charge of Technology Through Anticipation 

Learn About Technology in Its Active Uses in Life 

Don’t Make Unnecessary Judgments about Technology
June 4, 2022

Video: https://youtu.be/6i_M47bLczo

Media Literacy and Critical Thinking: Strategies for Evaluating Sources  

Melanie Aponte Chu, Director of Library and Information Services, LTCC 

All media is constructed and contextual – how do we check for bias and check ourselves? Melanie Aponte Chu, director of Library & Learning Services, will present practical strategies for evaluating sources and techniques for everyday Googling. 

May 31, 2022 

Video: https://youtu.be/nzkOlOSaZtI

Creating Welcoming DE Classes 

Cata Goralski, LTCC World Languages Faculty  

Dr. Sara Pierce, LTCC World Languages Faculty  

This presentation for faculty focuses on creating welcoming DE classes for LTCC students. LTCC World Languages Faculty Cata Goralski and Sara Pierce have spent years developing immersive world languages DE classes and they will share many of their hands-on tips and suggestions for your own DE classes. Come prepared with questions as we hear from these master DE faculty. 

May 10, 2022 

Video: https://youtu.be/DiwQp4Fted8

The Making of....Creating Welcoming DE Classes with Cata & Sara, Or, or, how to think about advanced video and audio work for your pedagogical presentations

Scott Lukas

Because Cata's and Sara's workshop involved quite a few technological elements, I created a “making of” video that also functions to provide tips for any of you wanting to do more advanced video and audio work with your Zoom or other professional recordings. Check out my overview on this topic. 

Video: https://youtu.be/gt6AqQU6y0k

Technology for the Working World  

Amber Goligoski, LTCC Work-Based Learning Coordinator 

LTCC students are invited to attend a workshop in which we will consider why technology skills are vital in today's workplace. Join to hear tips from Amber Goligoski about LinkedIn, Adobe Sign, Teams, Slack, Goole, e-mail, and new aspects of work like coworking, projects, and workspace setup.

April 19, 2022

Video: https://youtu.be/3KFNihtieKY

Creating Safe Technology Spaces for LTCC LGBTQIA+ Students 

Jennifer Reynolds  

This presentation for faculty focuses on creating safe technology spaces for LTCC LGBTQIA+ students. Topics covered will include: NameCoach, gender pronouns, gender affirming behavior for faculty, transgender inclusion, gender identity, sex and gender, inclusive gender DE classrooms, diverse curriculum, LGBTQIA+, and more! 

March 7, 2022 

Video: https://youtu.be/OShAZI-BRrg

Understanding the Canvas Student App 

Michael Miguel

Please join Michael Miguel, LTCC Director of Online Learning, for an informative workshop on how to use the Canvas Student App. It is important to know how to use the app. Michael will also provide an overview of the faculty app and discuss how both may be used by you and your students in your classes.

April 26, 2022

Video: https://youtu.be/gCzvamHmmbE

LTCC Faculty Technology Summit  

LTCC faculty leaders and department chairs will meet to discuss technology at LTCC. Topics will include: student access to technology, Canvas and online learning, social media and everyday technology, technology literacy, among other topics.

February 22, 2022

Video: https://youtu.be/fWWuZe1WncY

LTCC's Teaching Talks are campus gatherings intended to provide faculty (and all interested) an opportunity to discuss current issues in instruction, teaching, and other faculty work. The archives of previous talks are presented here. Due to confidentiality concerns, not every workshop will have a video replay. As well, all FERPA student information is redacted from videos prior to sharing them. 

Teaching Talk #70: End of Term Canvas Tricks 

Focus: Join Michael Miguel for a discussion of Canvas tips and tricks. Items discussed will include helpful Canvas tips that are relevant at the end of the term. He will also be available to answer Canvas questions.

June 4, 2022 

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/VPetjWnEWvY

Teaching Talk #69: Student Accessibility Tools and Ideas 

Focus: Please join Michael Miguel, LTCC Director of Online Education, Kellie Greiner, LTCC Student Accessibility Services faculty and director, and Justin Daneshmand, Interim Curriculum Specialist, to discuss some of the great Canvas features that you may use to make your DE classes accessible to students. Kellie will discuss SAS class accommodation guidelines for faculty. Justin will address the curriculum side of accessibility. Bring your questions about any aspects of accessibility in DE, F2F, and ISP classes!

April 12, 2022 

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/8Tl1PZ-1RI4

Teaching Talk #68: Start of Term Canvas Tricks  

Focus: Join Michael Miguel for a discussion of Canvas tips and tricks. Items discussed will include class import, grade book, settings, and many other helpful Canvas tips that are relevant at the beginning of the term. He will also be available to answer Canvas questions.

April 12, 2022 

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/CQhKosI5szs

Teaching Talk #67: Spring Welcome Back

Focus: Please join us for a Spring welcome back. Do you have any last-minute needs for your classes? Any questions about Spring classes? Or perhaps you just want to drop in and say hello. Join us Tuesday on Zoom!

April 5, 2022

Teaching Talk #66: Canvas Navigation Menu/Spring Prep 

Focus: The left navigation menu in your Canvas class might seem like a strange focus for a Teaching Talk, but there is much to be said about thinking about the items that you include in the menu, as well as the ordering of those items. Please attend and get a sense of how we might use the navigation menu to improve student learning in a class. We will also address the use of button or icon-based menus that you may also use to help students navigate your class. In addition, please bring any of your Spring Quarter DE or other teaching questions! 

March 15, 2022

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Z5ZygZD82ic

Teaching Talk #65: Managing Controversial Discussion Topics

Focus: Class discussions are a key aspect of most DE courses. While it’s great to have students freely consider ideas in a DE class, what happens if students get off topic or engage in rhetoric that may not be fitting for your class? Please join us for a strategy and problem-solving session in which we will consider approaches to managing controversial discussion topics in your DE (or F2F) classes. 

March 1, 2022

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/PVXF5dm_NLU

Teaching Talk #64: Class Projects: Challenges and Opportunities 

Focus: Many of us use class projects as a capstone assignment or a way to develop multiple skills in our students. Join us for a teaching conversation about the challenges and opportunities in terms of assigning class projects in our classes. Even if you do not currently use projects in your classes, please attend to get a sense of how others approach projects. We will include discussion of project rubrics and methods of project presentation, including Zoom and Canvas Studio. 

February 8, 2022 

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Video Replay: https://youtu.be/LlufnAzFyck

Teaching Talk #63: Setting Class Deadlines  

Focus: Class deadlines are the subject of much discussion in higher education. How do you approach the setting of assignment deadlines in your class? Do you allow for make-up assignments? What are some of the challenges that you have experienced with these topics? Join us for this Teaching Talk in which we focus on these important issues.

February 1, 2022 

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Video Replay: https://youtu.be/05gzjgR5qk0

Teaching Talk #62: Two Technology Fixes: FERPA Blurs and Improved Audio
Focus: Join us this week for a focus on two technology fixes. The first relates to blurring student video or names in your Zoom or other recordings. The second is improving audio that may have been recorded with noticeable clicks, hums, or distortions. Join us for a focus on these technology fixes. 

January 18, 2022

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/9uleddmoKJY

Teaching Talk #61: Winter Welcome Back 

Focus: Please join us as we discuss any winter quarter teaching, technology, or professional needs. We will meet at noon on Tuesday for our typical collegial conversation on Zoom. Join us for help with your classes or just to say hello.  

January 11, 2022

Teaching Talk #60: Winter Quarter Needs 

Focus: What are you teaching in Winter Quarter? Did you need any Canvas, teaching, or department (content) help for your Winter Quarter classes? Please join us to discuss any of your winter quarter needs. As well, just drop in to say hi. This is our last Teaching Talk of fall quarter. We will resume talks in January after the Winter Break. 

December 7, 2021 

Teaching Talk #59: Zoom Check-in and Class Lectures 

Focus: Many of us use Zoom for our teaching and professional work at LTCC. Zoom is constantly being updated in terms of versions, so please join us to discuss the latest version, the latest features, and how to update Zoom. As well, let’s discuss the positives and negatives in terms of your experiences with Zoom. Please attend to discuss any of your Zoom concerns. I will also share my Zoom resources and tutorials that you can refer to and use. The second topic we will consider is creating lectures in your DE class. Please join us for these two topics this week.  

November 30, 2021 

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Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Z-9MwJIMMTw

Teaching Talk #58: Part-Time Faculty Concerns
Focus: What are your concerns in terms of being a part-time faculty member at the college? Do you have questions about teaching and your other professional work? Please join us for a focus on part-time faculty issues. The goal is to field concerns you have and to follow-up with strategies for addressing those concerns. In the interest of having an open discussion, the talk will not be recorded, so please attend to share your ideas.
November 16, 2021 

Teaching Talk #57: Multiple Topics:This week’s Teaching Talk will offer multiple topics.  

I. Creating a Canvas Navigation Video 

Focus: An introductory video in your Canvas class is a great way to increase student success in your class. In this workshop, I will use a recent course redesign experience as a way of introducing the Canvas navigation video. Please join us for a focus on the elements that you might include in such a Canvas video. Here is my sample video that I created for my Fall class: https://youtu.be/zDoclzNdeQ0

II. Student Behavior 

It’s been some time since we discussed student behavior, so it may be a good time to check in on the topic. I wanted to lead this discussion with a short reflection about a recent student conduct issue in my class and how I handled it. Please bring your student behavior questions to the workshop!  

November 2, 2021 

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Video Replay: https://youtu.be/OXt84vnaTn4

Teaching Talk #56: The Faculty Life: A Balance 

Focus: Being a faculty member involves multiple forms of professional and academic work and service. As the chart included with this talk illustrates, faculty life includes teaching, professional work, community service, research, and various forms of creative and professional output. Please join us for a conversation about the strategies available for faculty in terms of achieving professional balance. Depending on interest, we may also create a similar chart to get a sense of what types of things we need to balance in our professional lives.  

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October 26, 2021 

Teaching Talk #55: Grading in Canvas 

Focus: In this workshop, we will cover the many elements of grading that you may encounter in your classes. We will talk about philosophies to grading (such as points v. percentages) and focus on how Canvas can be used to streamline some of your grading. Join us, as usual, for an interactive discussion of how you approach grading in your classes.  

October 12, 2021 

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Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Dcfl5t6q4Ss

Teaching Talk #54: Ideas for Class Discussions

Focus: Class discussions are a foundation for many disciplines. Discussions provide an opportunity for students to engage in important consideration of our class content and also allow us to break up the monotony of a class. Please join us for a focus on class discussions. We will consider both F2F and DE classes in terms of strategies for creating effective student dialogue during class discussions. We will also discuss the Discussions available in Canvas and strategies for making DE discussions more engaging. 

October 12, 2021

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Video Replay: https://youtu.be/WsROFbhwPOo

Teaching Talk #53: Early Interventions and Student Success  

Focus: Teaching your Fall DE class, you may have noticed that some students did not complete work in the first week. As an example, in my ANT 102 class, only 9 students turned in the first quiz, while 16 did not. The LTCC Promise Class and early alert systems in Student Services offer opportunities to focus on study success in our DE classes. What are some things that we can do to increase student success in DE classes, especially if a majority of students are failing the class in the first week? 

September 28, 2021 

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Video Replay: https://youtu.be/vHATalGL4VY

Teaching Talk #52: Canvas Student Success Elements

Focus: Please join me in an overview of how to get your class basic Canvas ready. This workshop is designed for those who wish to have their F2F class Canvas ready, with the basic element of the syllabus. 

September 21, 2021 

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Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ne23GA5yORI

Teaching Talk #51: Change, Transition, Adaptation

Focus: Welcome back to Fall! In this first Teaching Talk of the year, we will use the opportunity to reflect on the challenges (and possibilities) connected to the last year and one half of COVID-19. We, and our students, have experienced unprecedented times and we will use this hour to reflect on change, transition, and adaptation as they relate to our faculty and professional lives. 

September 14, 2021

Zoom Summer Office Hours

Focus: Join me for an open office hour time to assist with your Summer classes. 

July 12, 2021

Zoom Summer Office Hours

Focus: Join me for an open office hour time to assist with your Summer classes. 

July 8, 2021

Zoom Summer Office Hours

Focus: Join me for an open office hour time to assist with your Summer classes. 

July 6, 2021

Summer Workshop: Zoom, the Basics

Focus: Join me for a focus on Zoom and your summer classes. 

July 2, 2021

Summer Workshop: Canvas, the Basics

Focus: Join me for a focus on Canvas and your summer classes. 

July 2, 2021

Summer Workshop: Syllabus & Course Content

Focus: Join me for a focus on the syllabus, course content, and your summer classes. 

July 1, 2021

ISSI Zoom Training 

Focus: This workshop will assist ISSI instructors with Zoom.

July 16, 2021

ISSI Zoom Training

Focus: This workshop will assist ISSI instructors with Zoom.

July 8, 2021

Part-Time Faculty Roundtable 

Focus: Join part-time representatives Mary Cook and Candace Fair for a part-time faculty roundtable. The event will include special guests, discussion of part-time faculty issues, Q&A, and more! 

Please note: to encourage discussion, the meeting will not be recorded.  

June 4, 2021

Teaching Talk #50: Looking Forward: Post-Pandemic Teaching & Learning

Focus: As we imagine what the post-pandemic world might look like, we can consider how teaching and learning will be impacted. Please join us for an open discussion about Post-Pandemic Teaching & Learning. 

June 15, 2021

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Video Replay: https://youtu.be/6e-XIQ-AoZQ

Teaching Talk #49: Disability Resource Center Faculty & Staff Resource Guide, A Walkthrough with Kellie Greiner 

Focus: Join Kellie Greiner for a walkthrough of the brand-new Disability Resource Center Faculty & Staff Resource Guide. Please tune in for a discussion of this great resource and for any of your DRC questions for Kellie. 

June 8, 2021 

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/dYw49nRJ-M0

Teaching Talk #48: Teaching in a Service Industry Community, Looking at Soft Skills in the Classroom and Beyond 

Focus: Many LTCC students work in the local service industry. Workers in the service industry are often asked to practice what is called “emotional labor” in their interactions with customers or guests. This workshop will focus on the local service industry as an opportunity to consider our (and our students’) roles in terms of the emotional labor and soft skills sides of the classroom.  

May 18, 2021 

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/XtLSUUw3MBo

Professional Development Focus: Working with Videos (Help with Zoom Video Deletions) 

Focus: Please join us to learn how to use free programs to create your own videos. Learn about titles, transitions, the timeline, audio, and more! We will cover all aspects of video, audio, and media in this workshop. We will also discuss the upcoming purging of your recordings on Zoom. 

May 7, 2021

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/8xvxK2BHi5I

Teaching Talk #47: Classroom Writing

Focus: In many LTCC disciplines, writing is a key component or class foundation. We will focus on what role writing plays in our classes, our challenges with student writing, and opportunities for collaborations such as writing across the disciplines.

May 11, 2021

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Video Replay: https://youtu.be/mwH-DJMKhg0

Teaching Talk #46: Interactivity Tips

Focus: Join us for a focus on interactivity in your Canvas or Zoom class.  

May 6, 2021

Teaching Talk #45: Creating Great Graphics with Canva

Focus: This Tuesday, please join us for a conversation about how you can use Canva, a free online tool, to create stunning graphics for your classes, including virtual whiteboards, flyers, social media tools, and many other examples.  

April 27, 2021 

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/N7wOjpxlMsk

Teaching Talk #44: Faculty and Departmental “Branding” 

Focus: In this workshop, we will discuss faculty/department Websites, YouTube channels, and social media use (Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter) in ways that allow you to promote your disciplinary or personal interests and expertise while also leveraging such technology to promote your department, specific courses, and other aspects of LTCC professional work. 

April 20, 2021

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Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Ky9NJ0iDotA

Teaching Talk #43: Welcome Back, Spring Quarter Help 

Focus: Please join us for any needs related to your Spring class—Canvas, Zoom, and everything else! 

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Zoom Questions: Recordings, Links, Etc. (Spring Break Help)

Focus: Please join us for any needs related to Zoom and your Spring class.

March 29, 2021

Spring Quarter Syllabus Help (Spring Break Help)

Focus: Join me for a focus on getting your Spring quarter class syllabus together. 

March 29, 2021

Class Content Tips (Spring Break Help)

March 30, 2021

Focus: Join to learn how to source content in your class (readings, handouts, videos, and more) 

New Faculty Focus (Spring Break Help)

Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 1 – 2 pm 

Focus: If you are brand new to LTCC teaching, join us for a session focused on the basics of teaching as well as your questions as you get ready for Spring teaching 

Open Help Time for Teaching & Learning  (Spring Break Help)

March 31, 2021

Focus: Join us at this time to get any help that you might need on your spring classes. 

Teaching Talk #42: Multiple Topics: Zoom Transcription; Faculty Website/YouTube Channel; Spring Teaching Questions  

Focus: Join us for a focus on a number of DE-related topics and a fielding of Spring questions. 

March 16, 2021 

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/os-BPM0QP6U

Teaching Talk #41: Creating a New Class and Spring Class Questions  

March 9, 2021 

Focus: Join us for a discussion of creating a new class from scratch. This builds on the longer workshop (available here: https://youtu.be/5wwFc4Rtk2E) with focus on creating a syllabus (https://ltccteachingandlearning.com/syllabus) using Canvas Commons for OER and open-source materials, using Scribd.com for readings, and using a simple Google search for sample class syllabi. Join us for a discussion of creating a class.

Teaching Talk #40: Zoom, a Year Later (Open Discussion) 

Focus: Join us for an open focus on Zoom and how our lives have changed as a result of its use. 

March 2, 2021

Professional Development Series: The Faculty Contract 

Focus: Mike Spina facilitates a walkthrough of the LTCC Faculty Contract.

February 16, 2021

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/gILj4TAwp3w

Teaching Talk #39: Teaching in the Age of Disinformation

Focus: The focus is on how our teaching may have changed as a result of recent world events, the advent of social media, conspiracy theories, etc. There will be a bit of a pre-intro, but we will hold his more as a Brown Bag talk for you to bring your ideas. A goal of the workshop is to keep a running list of concerns and ideas, as well as suggestions, that can be used in one of your online classes.

February 9, 2021

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/UHZYXomAG8c

Teaching Talk #38: All Things Plagiarism

Focus: A discussion of anti-plagiarism technologies and efforts as connected to DE teaching.

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/BvpTNK4JzVw

Teaching Talk #37: New Canvas Rich Content Editor

Focus: Treva Thomas will present on the new Rich Content Editor in Canvas that is rolling out this month. We will also cover the Plagiarism checking features on Canvas and the new location of Student View. 

January 19, 2021

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/yzyq0MvBT4w

Teaching Talk #36: Discussion of Events of January 6, 2021

Focus: A discussion of the events in Washington DC on January 6, 2021.

January 12, 2021

Teaching Talk #35: Last Minute Help

Focus: Log on to get some last-minute help in terms of setting up your Winter class

January 5, 2021

Teaching Talk #34: Fall Wrap-Up

Focus: A conversation about Fall teaching and a focus on looking forward to Winter quarter.

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Teaching Talk #33: Teaching, the Basics

Focus: A conversation for those new to teaching: class organization, grading, dealing with students, lesson planning, and more!

November 17, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ssdr-OAMtjQ

Teaching Talk #32: Open Focus

Focus: Let’s get together and talk teaching and LTCC professional work. 

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/vXG5ZIbEKQw

Teaching Talk #31: Civic Engagement

Focus: In this talk we will consider best practices in terms of creating forms of student civic engagement at LTCC and in the community. 

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/0JG64WIFP88

Technology Thursdays: Games & Apps in Teaching

Focus: In this Technology Thursday, we will look at implementing games and apps in your DE class.

October 29, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/2DIMydgchmA

Teaching Talk #30: Avoiding Burnout

Focus: In this workshop, we will discuss what burnout is and how you can avoid it in your professional work. 

October 27, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Gk8A5DU51DU

Technology Thursdays: Blogs & Social Media

Focus: In this Technology Thursday, we will look at implementing blogs and social media in your DE class.

October 22, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/B6Uxl_mOMx8

Teaching Talk #29: Students and Empathy

Focus: In this workshop, we will continue our discussions of students and empathy. 

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/fl4y7VpVoyM

Technology Thursdays: Synchronous v. Asynchronous Technology

Focus: In this Technology Thursday, we will look at the differences between synchronous and asynchronous technology in your DE class.

October 8, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/VOFAkKgvzuU

Teaching Talk #28: Managing Work (at Home) and Parenting; Supporting Student Parents

Focus: In this workshop, we will address managing work at home due to COVID-19 and we will focus on the issue of our students who struggle with parenting challenges at home. 

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/hEbdxVzo6uo

Technology Thursdays: Humanizing Technology

Focus: In this Technology Thursday, we will look at how to humanize technology in your DE class.

October 1, 2020

Technology Thursdays: Challenges with Zoom

Focus: Focus: In this Technology Thursday, we will look at Zoom best practices in your DE class. 

September 24, 2020

Teaching Talk #27: Teaching Check-in

Focus: Please join us for a focus on Fall teaching. What is working in your DE/EVE classes? What are some of your challenges?

September 22, 2020

Technology Thursdays: Multi-Cam Setups & Livestreaming

Focus: In this Technology Thursday, we will look at implementing multi-cam setups and livestreaming in your DE class. 

September 17, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Q7eRWyowC1o

Teaching Talk #26: Anti-Racism, Continuing the Dialogue 

Focus: A review of recent LTCC anti- racism efforts, discussion of possible steps forward, and a consideration of upcoming efforts related to anti-racism at LTCC.

September 15, 2020

Teaching Talk #25: Tips for Dealing with Stress and Responding to Diversity & Trauma

Focus: This workshop focused on issues of trauma and DEI efforts.

June 16, 2020

Teaching Talk #24: Drafting a Diversity Response Statement 

Focus: This working meeting focused on LTCC faculty efforts related to a DEI statement. 

June 9, 2020

Zoom Focus: Groups, Screen Sharing, Whiteboard, Polls (ISSI Focus)

Focus: This ISSI workshop focuses on the techniques related to Groups, Screen Sharing, Whiteboard, Polls in Zoom.

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/t_sfDrEl084

Managing Attendance in Zoom, Canvas, Passport, and Beyond

Focus: This workshop discusses the various approaches to attendance management in Zoom, Canvas, and Passport.

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/w1sif6iDLq4

Teaching Talk #23: Passport/Web Gradebook, the Basics

Focus: In this Workshop, Dr. Jon Kingsbury will focus on the basics of the Passport/Web. Please attend to learn all that you can do with the Gradebook in Passport.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/76zqvs6ndlA

Teaching Talk #22: Canvas Gradebook, the Basics

Focus: In this Workshop, Treva Thomas will focus on the basics of the Gradebook in Canvas. Please attend to learn all that you can do with the Gradebook in Canvas.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/eniJf3TwduU

Teaching Talk #21: eLumen, the Basics

Focus: In this workshop, Dr. Mark Williams offered an overview of the main features of eLumen. We discussed logging on, working on curriculum, and creating SLO reports and SLO mapping. 

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/OtEKGVM5N6M

Student Behavior

Focus: Student behavior, especially that of a disruptive or inappropriate nature, may pose significant challenges to our classes, whether we teach F2F, DE, or in ISP. This workshop considered our experiences with student behavior and focused on some techniques and approaches that may help alleviate some of these challenging contexts of learning. Listen to the video and think about ways to maintain positive student behavior in your classes. 

May 7, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/pXawDtxFVII

Teaching Talk #20: Open Topic

Focus: Please join us for an open conversation in this week’s Teaching Talk. 

May 5, 2020

Creating Community in Your Online Courses

Focus: Community is a key aspect of a DE, Online, or Enhanced Virtual Education class. In this workshop, we will focus on best practices for establishing ideas of community in your class and beyond. For those unable to attend live, we will have a video of the workshop available.

April 30, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/lji2TSltMCk

Teaching Talk #19: Open Topic

Focus: Please join us for an open conversation in this week’s Teaching Talk. 

April 28, 2020

Maintaining (Virtual) Student Engagement Throughout the Class

Focus: In this workshop, we discussed some approaches to build on the successful efforts that we have piloted in our virtual courses during the first two weeks of the term. We also had some time open to discuss your current challenges with your virtual classes.

April 23, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/XWjpvGUJ730

Teaching Talk #18: Open Topic

Focus: Please join us for an open conversation in this week’s Teaching Talk. 

April 21, 2020

Teaching Talk #17: Student Behavior: Challenges and Opportunities

Focus: Student behavior, especially that of a disruptive or inappropriate nature, may pose significant challenges to our classes, whether we teach F2F, DE, or in ISP. This workshop will consider our experiences with student behavior and will focus on some techniques and approaches that may help alleviate some of these challenging dynamics of the classroom.

April 14, 2020

Audio and Sound in Teaching

Focus: This workshop focuses on approaches to sound and audio in your virtual teaching. We will consider use of microphones (wired and Bluetooth), smart phone applications, and the basic mixing of a voice track with a sound or audio (music) track. Bring your questions to the workshop!

April 15, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/uYmMPE_PReo

Teaching Talk #16: "It’s the first week of Spring Quarter and I am thinking about..."

Focus: Welcome back to Spring quarter. This workshop focuses on discussing what is on your plate in terms of Spring faculty work. 

April 7, 2020

Proctorio, the Basics

Focus: Proctorio is a tool designed to monitor your students' behaviors, as well as lock-down unauthorized computer content or technology, during an exam or quiz. Join tonight to take a walk-through of Proctorio. For those unable to attend, a video of the workshop will be created.

April 6, 2020 

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/LWio9UL8CjU

Using Discussions in Canvas

Focus: This workshop will discuss the use of text-based discussions in Canvas. We will consider differences between discussions based in video, such as through Zoom, and those using text-based methods. In addition to the Discussions tab, we will look at the use of Chat in Canvas.

April 1, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Ws8IWSX1kZM

Using Assignments and Announcements in Canvas

Focus: This workshop will discuss the use of text-based discussions in Canvas. We will consider differences between discussions based in video, such as through Zoom, and those using text-based methods. In addition to the Discussions tab, we will look at the use of Chat in Canvas.

April 1, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/TTaAOyxXJPE

Modules and Pages in Canvas

Focus: In this workshop, we will focus on the differences between Pages and Modules in Canvas. We will argue for the use of Modules as a best practice to increase the effective navigation of your course in Canvas.

April 1, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/7ea7YcTPOaA

The Syllabus and Student Behavior in Canvas

Focus: The focus of this workshop will be on the creation of an effective syllabus and how to address issues of student behavior that may develop in online class discussions, videos, and conversations. Included in the workshop will be Canvas Commons resources that will allow you to bring in ready-made syllabus and student behavior policies into your classes. A resource on the syllabus will also be shared, allowing you to bring in “snippets” that will make your syllabus creation easier.

March 30, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/m6ewbyFvJf0

Video, the Basics Prep 

Focus: Learn about the basics of video so that you can create a more interactive DE class. 

March 30, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Z6FWzdSosrk

Zoom, the Basics Prep

Focus: Learn about the basics of Zoom so that you can create a more interactive DE class. 

March 27, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ssm6DhU37IQ

Teaching Talk #15: LTCC DEI Efforts

Focus: In this workshop, we discussed ongoing LTCC DEI efforts.

March 24, 2020

Canvas, the Basics Prep 

Focus: Learn about the basics of Canvas so that you can create a more interactive DE class. 

March 23, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/yKwYtHm832Q

Modules and Pages in Canvas

Focus: In this workshop, we will focus on the differences between Pages and Modules in Canvas. We will argue for the use of Modules as a best practice to increase the effective navigation of your course in Canvas.

March 23, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/7ea7YcTPOaA

Using Discussions in Canvas

Focus: This workshop will discuss the use of text-based discussions in Canvas. We will consider differences between discussions based in video, such as through Zoom, and those using text-based methods. In addition to the Discussions tab, we will look at the use of Chat in Canvas.

March 22, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Ws8IWSX1kZM

The Syllabus and Student Behavior in Canvas

Focus: The focus of this workshop will be on the creation of an effective syllabus and how to address issues of student behavior that may develop in online class discussions, videos, and conversations. Included in the workshop will be Canvas Commons resources that will allow you to bring in ready-made syllabus and student behavior policies into your classes. A resource on the syllabus will also be shared, allowing you to bring in “snippets” that will make your syllabus creation easier.

March 22, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/m6ewbyFvJf0

I Have a Canvas Shell, Now What?!

Focus: Beyond the basics of your Canvas shell, what do you do next in terms of getting your DE class up and running?

March 22, 2020

Using Assignments and Announcements in Canvas

Focus: This workshop will discuss the use of text-based discussions in Canvas. We will consider differences between discussions based in video, such as through Zoom, and those using text-based methods. In addition to the Discussions tab, we will look at the use of Chat in Canvas.

March 21, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/TTaAOyxXJPE

Video, the Basics Prep 

Focus: Learn about the basics of video so that you can create a more interactive DE class. 

March 21, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Z6FWzdSosrk

Zoom, the Basics Prep

Focus: Learn about the basics of Zoom so that you can create a more interactive DE class. 

March 21, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ssm6DhU37IQ

Canvas, the Basics Prep 

Focus: Learn about the basics of Canvas so that you can create a more interactive DE class. 

March 18, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/yKwYtHm832Q

Canvas, the Basics Prep 

Focus: Learn about the basics of Canvas so that you can create a more interactive DE class. 

March 18, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/yKwYtHm832Q

Zoom, the Basics Prep

Focus: Learn about the basics of Zoom so that you can create a more interactive DE class. 

March 18, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ssm6DhU37IQ

Modules and Pages in Canvas

Focus: In this workshop, we will focus on the differences between Pages and Modules in Canvas. We will argue for the use of Modules as a best practice to increase the effective navigation of your course in Canvas.

March 18, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/7ea7YcTPOaA

Video, the Basics Prep

Focus: This workshop will cover many of the possible video systems that may be used during a COVID-19 shutdown. Some of the video approaches we will cover include: Zoom (meetings, synchronous online teaching), Record/Upload Media (Canvas content editor), Canvas Studio (within Canvas), cellphone video (for video creation that can be stored on Canvas), and brief mention of other personalized forms (Skype, Facetime, etc.). A goal of the workshop is to ask participants to consider what the purposes of their video use are.

March 17, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Z6FWzdSosrk

Zoom, the Basics Prep

Focus: Learn about the basics of Zoom so that you can create a more interactive DE class. 

March 17, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ssm6DhU37IQ

Canvas, the Basics Prep 

Focus: Learn about the basics of Canvas so that you can create a more interactive DE class. 

March 17, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/yKwYtHm832Q

Canvas, the Basics Prep 

Focus: Learn about the basics of Canvas so that you can create a more interactive DE class. 

March 17, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/yKwYtHm832Q

Zoom, the Basics Prep

Focus: Learn about the basics of Zoom so that you can create a more interactive DE class. 

March 16, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ssm6DhU37IQ

Zoom, the Basics Prep

Focus: Learn about the basics of Zoom so that you can create a more interactive DE class. 

March 16, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ssm6DhU37IQ

Canvas, the Basics Prep 

Focus: Learn about the basics of Canvas so that you can create a more interactive DE class. 

March 13, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/yKwYtHm832Q

Teaching Talk #14: Student Notetaking and Strategies for Students with Disabilities,  with Kellie Greiner and Treva Thomas

Focus: Students with Disabilities – Software (GLEAN), Notetaking, and Effective Approaches

March 10, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/f6cezFo_Qg4

Teaching Talk #13: Guided Pathways and Its Impact on the Classroom

Focus: LTCC has moved towards a Guided Pathways framework. This new way of thinking about instruction, student services, and the student experience offers many possibilities for the transformation of the College. We will focus on how Guided Pathways will impact the classroom and how we teach or practice other faculty duties.

February 25, 2020

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Video Replay: https://youtu.be/uC5CWGphoAk

Teaching Talk #12: Integrating the Classroom with Student Services

Focus: Since the College has moved towards a Guided Pathways framework, more and more focus has been placed on the value of connecting instruction, counseling, library services, and student services and campus offerings together. Today’s workshop will focus on the integration of the classroom with student and other services on campus.

February 18, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/SDghuHJJdLU

Teaching Talk #11: Differences Between (and Parallels of) F2F, DE, and ISP Instruction

Focus: LTCC faculty teach in three modalities—F2F, DE, and ISP. While all forms of teaching share in common some key foundations, we discover that each of the three teaching modalities offers its own challenges and opportunities. This workshop will focus on the dynamics of F2F, DE, and ISP instruction. 

February 11, 2020

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Video Replay: https://youtu.be/L8okpAsvZS0

Teaching Talk #10: Teaching in the Age of Mobile and Social Media

Focus: More and more, our teaching has been impacted by mobile and social media. Whether phones in the classroom or aspects of DE learning, we are likely aware of challenges associated with these forms of technology. We will use this talk to discuss both the challenges and opportunities related to this new face of teaching. 

February 4, 2020

Handout (Click)

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/4ASuMp8eXa8

Teaching Talk #9: Something that I want to talk about in terms of teaching, but I feel that I can’t talk about, is…

Focus: We often talk about teaching, but sometimes we feel afraid to talk about some of the negative or challenging aspects of teaching. This workshop will offer an opportunity to talk about some of the challenges of teaching that we rarely reflect on. 

January 28, 2020

Teaching Talk #8: Favorite Effective Teaching Methods

Focus: In this workshop, faculty will share their experiences with some of their most (and least) effective teaching/pedagogical methods and approaches.

January 21, 2020

Handout (Click)

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Sww_r1Pp1A0

Teaching Talk #7: "It’s the first week of Winter Quarter and I am thinking about..."

January 7, 2020

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/TFa-h0J_q3E

The Syllabus: Get Ready for Winter (Real Resource Review)

November 22, 2019

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/q-NQHioiZp0 

Resource archive: https://ltccteachingandlearning.com/syllabus

Teaching Talk #6: Students, Passion and Emotions 

Focus: One of the great values of teaching involves the emotional import of faculty (and students) in the classroom setting. Conversations about many emotions—including student frustration with challenging classes—were shared among the faculty in the workshop.

November 12, 2019

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ZknEtmHiPvk

Teaching Talk #5: Cultural Trends & Teaching

Focus: Cultural trends may have an impact on the classroom. For the faculty in this workshop, it was important to focus on key trends that impact the classroom. One of the major issues was the shift towards mobile and social media. Challenges, and opportunities, of teaching in the world of social media were considered.

November 5, 2019

Handout (Click)

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ziP1rW4X0js

Teaching Talk #4: Nurturing and Its Limits

Focus: Related to Teaching Talk #3 and the focus on empathy, the faculty who gathered for this teaching talk discussed how nurturing might play a role in the classroom setting. Limits to nurturing were also considered.

October 29, 2019

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ZJy1hAyCw3c

Teaching Talk #3: Students and Empathy

Focus: Faculty are asked to be empathetic in their classes, but what about situations in which faculty over-empathize with their students. This lively conversation covered many grounds in terms of the topic of empathy and students.

October 15, 2019

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Video Replay: https://youtu.be/PXb2KRdcCko

Teaching Talk #2: Sharing a Key Concept: Public Speaking in Class

Focus: Faculty were asked to focus on a key concept that could be important across the various disciplines. One of the attendees suggested the concept of public speaking.

September 24, 2019

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/4UKnDE8Jwj0

Teaching Talk #1 : "It’s the first week of classes and I am thinking about..."

Focus: In this workshop, faculty focused on things on their minds given the first week of classes.

September 17, 2019

Video Replay: https://youtu.be/nDDLtBFAUdM