Faculty Support
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This Faculty Support page is the place to find information, support, and resources from both the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) and Instructional Design, Education, and Support (IDEAS) teams. You will find this to be a hub of information about events, training, resources, who to contact, and much more, related to teaching.
The mission of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) is to support, recognize, and reward faculty in the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment to promote student success at SPC. CETL offers a variety of professional development opportunities for all SPC Faculty.
The mission of Instructional Design, Education, And Support (IDEAS) is to support faculty in the creation and delivery of engaging, high-quality online instruction. IDEAS offers instructional design assistance and guidance, professional development opportunities, technology resources, and just-in-time instructional technology support.
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Professional Development
Opportunities
We offer many opportunities to engage in professional development. Be part of live events, webinars, and self-paced on-demand workshops.
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Upcoming Events
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06/16/23 - 06/30/23 All Day |
Teaching an Online Course |
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10/20/23 - 11/06/23 All Day |
Teaching an Online Course |
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Bright IDEAS for Teaching March 2023 Webinar: Adding Visual Appeal to Your Online Course
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Bright IDEAS for Teaching February Webinar: Community Building In Virtual Spaces
Community Building in Virtual Spaces A community is a supportive social group in which members feel a sense of belonging and share a common interest, experience, or goals (Berry, 2017; Brown, 2001; McMillan & Chavis, 1986; Rovai, 2003). In a busy, over-scheduled...
Bright IDEAS for Teaching January Webinar: Faculty’s Role in Supporting Student Agency
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