Teaching Consultations & Support
The Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) and the Office of Distance & Alternative Education (ODAE) provide comprehensive support in course design, technology tools for teaching, and other high-impact practices that contribute to our Guided Pathways model at Austin Community College (ACC). Our teams are available for various types of consultations to provide just-in-time assistance and support to faculty for their teaching. Review our robust options below.
Academic Technology * Distance Education * Credit for Prior Learning
Faculty Development * Library Services * Experiential Learning
Office of Academic Technology (OAT) provides resources and services to support teaching and learning in the face-to-face and online environments. We are available to help faculty address their instructional needs, use classroom technologies, and connect to computing resources. We also have dedicated staff that consult on projects that promote academic success for students.
Connect with Educational Technologists
Get Blackboard Help
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- Course Copy
- Creating Announcements
- Grade Center
- Course Alerts
- Uploading Assignments
- Technical Issues
- Training
Get Help with AIP
Adoption & Insight Portal (AIP) is Barnes and Noble’s textbook selection software. We can help you get started.
Get Help with Tools
Panopto, Respondus, Adobe Creative Cloud, iPads, Google Suite (Google Doc, Calendar, Sites, etc), Padlet, Zoom, and more!
Get Web Conferencing Support
Help is available for classes, administrative meetings, and special events.
Request Help
Call 512-223-0111 to reach our trained Educational Technologists for immediate help or submit the request form below.
Consultations Available
Assistance is available for different types of instructional projects:
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- Integrating technology into a course as a full course redesign or an individual module/activity
- Video/image/3D graphic animation production
- Instructional Website Development
- Integrating open educational resources (OER) or Inclusive Access/First Day into your course
Schedule a Consultation
Not sure where to start? Our Instructional Designers are ready to assist!
Distance Education Support
The Office of Distance and Alternative Education (ODAE) supports ACC faculty who teach online or hybrid courses. We help you design engaging online courses and provide training tailored to distance education.
- Course design assistance for online and hybrid classes
- Synchronous and asynchronous training sessions
- Quality Matters certification training
If you have questions about distance education, please contact ODAE through the Distance Education page.
Connect with Faculty Instructional Designers
Online/Hybrid Course Design & Pedagogy Consultations
- Consult on distance education pedagogies
- Research and implement new technologies
- Transfer face-to-face courses to online or hybrid formats
- Online Course Redesign Academy (OCRA)
Online Course Accessibility
- Accessibility checking for PDF, Word and PowerPoint documents
- Blackboard Ally
- Video closed captioning assistance
Online Testing Tools Support
- Creating tests, surveys and pools in Blackboard
- Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor
- Alternative assessments
- Online proctoring
Lecture Capture/Presentation Tool Support
Get help using lecture capture and presentation tools to record and share your lessons.
Distance Education Professional Development
- Synchronous & asynchronous training sessions
- Distance Learning Instruction Series
- Applying the Quality Matters Rubric
- Instructional Design Series workshops
- Distance Education Speaker Series
- Blackboard 1‑4 training
Schedule a Consultation
Ready to dive deeper into these topics? Email our Distance Learning team to set up a consultation.
The Office of Faculty Development (OFD) encourages and supports the continuous acquisition of knowledge and skills by coordinating and providing the highest quality professional development opportunities for faculty.
Consultations Available
Teaching Best Practices & Strategies
- Promoting equity in your classroom
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Active and collaborative learning
- Classroom management
- Andragogy
Additional Consultation Topics
- Transferring in-class engagement techniques to online environments
- Developing your faculty portfolio and professional development plan
- Faculty leadership opportunities: Sabbatical, Faculty Talent Onboarding, Faculty Learning Communities, Faculty Interest Groups, and the Teaching & Learning Academy
Schedule a Consultation
Use our consultation request form to meet with a Faculty Instructional Designer about your teaching questions or course design needs.
Library Services
Library Services supports teaching and learning at Austin Community College by offering programs and services to help faculty and students succeed.
- Consult with a faculty librarian to integrate research skills into your course.
- Request information literacy sessions to help students navigate library resources.
- Access subject-specific guides, tutorials and databases tailored to your discipline.
Visit the Library Services website to explore resources and connect with a librarian.
Consultations Available
Library Instruction & Resource Support
Our faculty librarians can help you integrate library resources and media into your courses. Here are some ways they can support you:
- Create customized library instruction videos and class guides.
- Recommend discipline-specific streaming media for students to watch outside class.
- Identify interactive online content such as tutorials and virtual tours.
- Schedule information literacy sessions tailored to your classes.
- Match library tutorials to your course learning outcomes.
- Guide you to open-licensed resources and subscription content.
- Provide subject- and class-specific guides designed for ACC courses.
- Assist with vetting Open Educational Resources (OER) to replace or supplement textbooks.
Contact your campus or subject librarian to schedule a consultation.
Several options are available to initiate the process:
Experiential Learning
The Office of Experiential Learning (OEL) partners with academic departments to develop cooperative education programs that give students hands-on experience and networking opportunities.
- Gain real-world experience through internships, practicums and field placements.
- Connect classroom learning to the workplace and explore career paths.
- Build professional networks that can lead to future job opportunities.
Learn more about experiential learning opportunities by visiting the Office of Experiential Learning website.
Internships
Internships
The OEL Internships Program helps ACC departments and community partners create and sustain internships that connect students with real-world experience.
- Develop and maintain internships within ACC academic departments.
- Assist city, state, county and nonprofit organizations in creating internships for ACC students.
- Connect external partners with ACC departments to match students with internship opportunities.
- Provide guidance to faculty serving as internship practicum instructors.
Explore the internships program website to learn more and get started.
ACC departments or faculty wanting to start an internship program can get the process started by requesting a consultation via email:
Service-Learning
Service-Learning
Service-learning integrates community service into the curricular objectives of an academic course. Students work directly with local organizations while connecting course content to real-world issues.
- Partner with local nonprofits and community organizations.
- Apply classroom knowledge to address community needs.
- Develop civic responsibility and leadership skills.
To explore service-learning opportunities, visit the ACC Service-Learning website.
Get Started with Service-Learning
The OEL Service-Learning Program supports faculty through every step of planning and implementing service-learning. We provide training and help connect you with community partners.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
The OEL Apprenticeships Program partners with ACC departments and employers to develop high-quality, work-based learning experiences.
- Create and sustain registered apprenticeships in collaboration with faculty, industry leaders, and employers.
- Provide students with paid, hands-on training aligned with academic programs.
- Connect departments with community partners to expand apprenticeship opportunities.
Visit the OEL Apprenticeships Program site to explore how your department can get involved.
Apprenticeship Program Support
We provide guidance on program development, faculty and employer training, and ongoing coordination and support for apprenticeship programs.
ACC departments or faculty interested in launching an apprenticeship program can request a consultation.
Get Help
Technology Help
Need assistance with ACC technology? Our support team can help you troubleshoot hardware and software, learn new tools, and ensure you have the equipment needed.
Blackboard Help
Find tutorials, how ‑to guides and support for Blackboard. Whether you’re new to Blackboard or need a refresher, explore our comprehensive resources.
Contact Us
If you can’t find the support you need, let us know. Our team is here to help connect you with the right resources.
Faculty Events Calendar
Faculty Events Calendar
Use the Faculty Events Calendar to stay up to date on professional development opportunities and important academic dates.
- Upcoming professional development sessions
- Key college dates and deadlines
- Self -paced and archived training
This interactive calendar lets you sort events by topic, view what’s coming up, and find recordings for past sessions.
