Distance Education Inclusive Teaching
The Office of Distance & Alternative Education is offering a Distance Education Inclusive Teaching Faculty Learning Community (FLC) designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively facilitate distance education while promoting inclusivity. Topics covered will broadly include increasing student engagement and belonging within a Distance Education class.
Facilitator: Dr. Eduardo L. Garcia, Professor, General Studies and Student Development
Applicant Prerequisites: Participants must teach at least one Distance Education course during the FLC.
Stipend: $500 stipend will be paid after participating in the FLC and successfully meeting all requirements.
Professional Development: 7.5 hours To self-report credits, go to Workday > Profile icon > View Profile > Career > Training > Add Training
Registration Cap: Minimum: 6 Faculty / Maximum: 20 Faculty
Deadline to Apply: Friday, May 23 at 5 p.m. – Participants will receive an acceptance letter from the Distance & Alternative Education Office after the application deadline has passed.
Please note: Faculty can participate in only one Distance Education Faculty Learning Community (FLC) or Distance Education Institute per semester.
Contact: For any questions, please email dlstaff@austincc.edu.
Topics
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- Welcome and Introduction to Inclusive Teaching as a Mindset
- The Value of Structure for Inclusive Teaching
- Classroom Environment and Interactions
- Culturally Responsive Teaching in Distance Education
- Launching Your Class and Syllabus Considerations
- Sharing and Sustaining Inclusive Teaching
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Schedule
This FLC will meet Fridays from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. on the following days (All meetings are on Zoom):
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- June 6
- June 13
- June 20
- June 27
- July 11
- July 18
The deadline to apply is Friday, May 23 by 5 p.m.
Contact
For any questions, please email dlstaff@austincc.edu.