Online Learning Consortium Offers Flexible Training

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 09:43:54 -0500
olc, professional-development, training

Through a University System of Maryland partnership, DoIT has offered online training to UMBC full-time and part-time faculty via the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) over several years. UMBC remains a member of the Online Learning Consortium, but the partnership providing access to a large number of workshop seats is ending.

The OLC workshop format utilizes proven teaching strategies and learning activities while modeling best practices for online and hybrid learning. Participants engage with experienced instructors and collaborate with peers via synchronous (live) and asynchronous environments. Workshops are delivered online over 3-7 days. Faculty can take workshops through the end of the year, but registration must be completed by February 23, 2018. We have 100 seats remaining.

The following list identifies workshops and when they will be offered each semester. The workshop descriptions are linked in titles with the dates. If more than one date is available, it will be listed at the bottom of the description page.

Additionally, OLC offers three self-paced workshops with 365-days of access.

Strategies for Increasing Interaction & Engagement

Giving Effective Feedback

ADA & Web Accessibility

Finally, faculty who complete all four of OLC workshops on the topic of Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning in 2018 may receive a digital credential from OLC. The specific workshops are:

Fundamentals: ADA & Web Accessibility

Designing with Accessibility in Mind

Strategic Planning for Web Accessibility

Applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Principles to Online Courses to Increase Accessibility and Engagement

To register for a workshop, please open an RT ticket. Be sure to include the name of the workshop you would like to attend and the date(s). Instructional technology staff will assist with your registration, answer any questions you may have about the experience, etc. Please request your registration by Friday, February 23, 2018.

[Note: The Mastery Series workshops are not eligible for the coupon code.]