Course Syllabus
Training Opportunities / Recordings
What an amazing group of faculty we are. We are working hard to make sure you have access to resources, training and assistance along the way. The following list includes training sessions coming up and archives.
This page will be updated as sessions are scheduled.
Current Training
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Date |
Time |
Topic |
Description |
Registration / Location |
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11/8/24 |
1:00 - 3:00 pm |
Design Plus |
Have you heard the buzz or saw something cool your colleagues are doing in their Canvas Courses? Do you want to add the WOW factor to your class?? This training is designed to introduce you to the basic interface of Design Tools and help you get started. Create more engaging and aesthetically pleasing courses in Canvas. This workshop will show you how to launch Design Tools, adjust settings, use the built-in accessibility tools, apply basic themes and styles to your Canvas resources. Participants will be provided access to Design Tools support resources. |
3144 - SLO Campus |
| 11/15/24 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Design Plus New Sidebar | Are you an existing user of Design Plus? The side bar has been updated, and we will be migrating to it. Come check out how to access the new sidebar, migrate your existing content and prepare for the upgrade. Design Tools will be deprecating the existing side bar at end of Fall 25, be prepared and begin migrating content now. |
3144 - SLO Campus |
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Archives
Fall 2024 FLEX Sessions
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Time |
Topic |
Description |
Registration / Location |
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9:30 am – 10:30 am |
Canvas Recharge |
Are you new to Canvas or need to refresh your memory. This session will walk you through the basic features, give tips for best success. |
3144 - SLO Campus |
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm |
New Canvas Features |
Explore new canvas features and how they could be incorporated into your course. |
3144 - SLO Campus |
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12:30 pm – 2:30 pm |
Panopto – Getting Started |
Join Carrie and I as we explore our new media management system. Learn how to access the portal via canvas or browser, create, upload media, edit media, captioning resources, embedding into course content or online. |
3144 - SLO Campus |
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Getting help and using the Canvas+ Resource site |
Tour the revised Canvas Community and identify the best resources for getting assistance. Locate training materials and future calendar. |
Tech Tidbits Sessions Spring 2024
| Date / Time | Topic / Resources | Presenter(s) | Zoom Room / Recording |
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| 01/17/24 |
Unleashing the Power of AI:Exploring Functionalities and Possibilities within Zoom Webinar |
Facilitator: CCCTech Connect | |
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2/2/24 10:00 - 10:45 am |
AI Resources:
Introduction to canvas modules containing various resources, discussions, interactions with tools, and fact finding. Completing the modules will earn you a badge that participants display in digital space.
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Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen | |
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2/2/24 11:00 - 11:45 am |
OEI Alignment Academy: Developed as an effort to coordinate and support district-wide efforts to increase enrollment and deliver quality online courses by aligning them to the CVC-OEI Course Design Rubric. This session will introduce the Rubic and the Resources available to work towards alignment. |
Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen |
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2/2/24 12:00 - 12:45 pm |
CVC Exchange: Come learn more about The CVC-OEI and how it provides easy access for students to enroll in fully online courses across all 115 brick-and-mortar California Community Colleges. We will explore the online catalog of online programs and courses to help students achieve their educational goals. Learn how Cuesta College is participating and our goals. |
Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen |
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2/6/24 12:00 - 12:45 pm |
Discover the Power of PlayPosit Interactive Video: Embark on an interactive expedition into the educational realm with our workshop, "Discover the Power of PlayPosit Interactive Video." Join us as we explore the transformative possibilities that PlayPosit offers for educators and learners alike. From turning passive watching into active learning to creating engaging assessments, this workshop is your gateway to infusing energy and interactivity into your educational content. |
Facilitator: CCCTech Connect | |
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3/8/24 9:00 am- 9:45 am |
Gradescope Workshop: Streamlining Grading, Enhancing Feedback, and Exploring Bubble Sheets: Embark on a comprehensive journey into Gradescope, where we'll guide you through creating assignments, optimizing grading workflows, and delving into the world of bubble sheets. Whether you're a seasoned Gradescope user or new to the platform, this workshop is tailored to help you harness the full power of Gradescope, including its versatile bubble sheet capabilities. |
Facilitator: Howard Fooksman (Gradescope) & Cynthia Wilshusen | |
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3/8/24 11:15 am - 12:00 pm |
Honorlock Workshop: Navigating Settings and Conducting Sample Exam Sessions: Join us for an informative workshop on using Honorlock, where we'll guide you through the essential steps of turning on settings and demonstrate a sample exam session. This session is designed to empower faculty members with the knowledge and skills needed to seamlessly integrate Honorlock into their online courses. |
Facilitator: Austin Adair (Honorlock) & Cynthia Wilshusen | |
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3/22/24 9:00 am- 9:45 am |
Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen |
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3/22/24 11:15 am - 12:00 pm |
Course Tour: Be inspired by other online faculty, join us for a course tour and see what tools and resources they use in their course to facilitate online learning. |
Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen |
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4/5/24 9:00 am - 9:45 am |
Title: Pronto Workshop - Elevating Communication, Collaboration, and Announcements: Embark on a transformative journey in education communication with our dynamic Pronto workshop! Pronto goes beyond conventional messaging platforms, offering a suite of features that revolutionize real-time collaboration, streamline communication, and facilitate announcements. Join us for an immersive session where we'll explore the full spectrum of Pronto's capabilities, including its powerful announcement features, to reshape the way you connect with students, peers, and the entire educational community. |
Facilitator: Sydney Dutson (Pronto) & Cynthia Wilshusen |
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4/5/24 11:15 am - 12:00 pm |
Course Tour : Allison Head HEED - Be inspired by other online faculty, join us for a course tour and see what tools and resources they use in their course to facilitate online learning. |
Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen |
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4/12/24 9:00 am- 9:45 am |
Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen |
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4/12/24 11:15 am - 12:00 pm |
Course Tour: Cheryl Genet - Phil 206 - Be inspired by other online faculty, join us for a course tour and see what tools and resources they use in their course to facilitate online learning. |
Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen |
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4/26/24 11:15 am - 12:00 pm |
Course Tour: Be inspired by other online faculty, join us for a course tour and see what tools and resources they use in their course to facilitate online learning. |
Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen |
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5/10/24 9:00 - 9:45 am |
Cidi Labs Multi Tool: How can you make building and updating your course more streamlined? MultTool for Canvas allows you to create a templates and quickly build out complete modules for your course. You can also use the tool to quickly change and update your dates for activities in your course in one place. |
Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen |
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5/10/24 11:15 am - 12:00 pm |
Course Tour:
Be inspired by other online faculty, join us for a course tour and see what tools and resources they use in their course to facilitate online learning.
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Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen |
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Tech Tidbits Sessions Fall 2023
| Date / Time | Topic / Resources | Presenter(s) | Zoom Room / Recording |
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12/1/23 9:00 - 9:45 am |
End of Semester Checklist: A quick rundown of things to consider in Canvas as the semester comes to an end. Understanding the course end date and visibility, review your gradebook, steps for incomplete access, prepare for coping to next term.
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Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen | |
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12/1/23 10:15- 11:00 am |
Set your Canvas course up for Spring: Review the start of semester checklist and prepare for a great spring semester. Copy your course, understand how a reduced course navigation can improve efficiency, favoriting courses, consider adding a course tutorial, and when to publish and message students.
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Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen |
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12/1/23 11:30 - 12:15 pm - |
Canvas Blueprint: Do you teach more than one section of the same course? Use this feature to create a master shell for your course and update them quickly and easily! Resources:
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Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen |
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12/15/23 9:00 - 9:45 am |
Accessibility Tools: A quick tour of the various tools available in Canvas to check and fix accessibility items in your courses. Tools covered will include ALLY, PopeTech, and how to properly save a document as a PDF file. |
Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen |
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12/15/23 10:15- 11:00 am |
Zoom Updates: Take a look at Zoom features such as TechConnect, Student Hours and the WhiteBoard Feature. Plus, a quick look at how you can use the same zoom link for several courses.
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Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen |
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12/15/23 11:30 - 12:15 pm - |
More Tools: Take a look at tools in Canvas that you may not have used before or wanted to know more about. Tools covered in this session will include Turnitin Plagiarism within Canvas, Padlet Assignment.
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Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen |
Recording |
Flex Sessions
| Date / Time | Topic / Resources | Presenter(s) | Zoom RSVP / Recording |
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10/11/2022 |
Design Tools Basics Description: This training is designed for faculty, staff, and course designers seeking to create more engaging and aesthetically pleasing courses in Canvas. This workshop will show you how to launch Design Tools, adjust settings, use the built-in accessibility tools, apply themes and styles to your Canvas resources. Participants will be provided access to Design Tools support resources. Resources: |
Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen | |
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1/11/2022 10:00 - 12:00 |
Get Started with Design Tools Description: This training is designed for faculty, staff, and course designers seeking to create more engaging and aesthetically pleasing courses in Canvas. This workshop will show you how to launch Design Tools, adjust settings, use the built-in accessibility tools, apply themes and styles to your Canvas resources. Participants will be provided access to Design Tools support resources. For a in depth look at creating a home page and transparent assignments using advanced features make sure to attend the J.E.D.I Session on Thursday afternoon. Resources: |
Facilitator: Cynthia Wilshusen and Kelli Gottlieb |
Open the video in full screen or access directly. |
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1/11/22 1:00 - 2:30 |
Create Interactive Video with PlayPosit Resource Handout
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Cuesta DE Certification Options
The Online Education Committee has established 3 options for certification. The options are fully online facilitated courses; offered every semester; the online courses starts around the third week of the semester in Fall, and Spring, and during finals week for Summer. Flex Credit or compensation (if approved) is available.
Prior to teaching online instructors are required to meet teaching qualifications according to AP4105Links to an external site. and the Collective Bargaining AgreementLinks to an external site. (recommended to complete training two semesters prior to assignment).