Instructional Technology Resources for Faculty
Contact
Paula Ascher
Distance Learning and Instructional Technology Coordinator
pascher@cgcc.cc.or.us,
(541) 506-6035
Online
Class Roster
Email for Faculty and Staff
Grades Roster
HelpBox Request
Log in to CGCC Online (Moodle)
Plans and Manuals
Distance Learning and Instructional Technology Plan
Quality Matters Procedure Manual
Technology Tools
Accessibility
How to Make Documents Accessible
Word
Powerpoint
PDF conversion from Word
Media
Make Link Texts Meaningful
Contrast Text and Background Color
Check for Keyboard Accessibility
Provide Alt Text for Images
Videos on the college You Tube site are automatically captioned. Work study students edit the automatic captions to improve the verbiage.
CGCC Online (Moodle)
Technical tutoring is available, as well as an online training course and Quality Matters reviews for new online instructors. Advanced training is available in course design through Quality Matters. Please contact Paula Ascher for details.
Introduction to Moodle
Basic Editing in Moodle
Moodle Tool Guide for Teachers
Embed a YouTube video
Creating a Moodle Quiz
Back Up and Reset Course
Find and Enroll Students
Computer Screen Recording
Available in all smart classrooms, Camtasia can be used to create videos showing students anything you can access on a computer.
Getting started
Camtasia tutorials
Film Media
Video production is available and is scheduled with Paula Ascher. Much of the filming occurs at the annual summer faculty video camp.
Example philosophy video
Mobile Applications
Mobile applications useful to faculty
Smart Classrooms
Podiums systems are available in most classrooms with an integrated system that includes a computer, projector, screen, interactive whiteboard monitor (Starboard), document camera, and DVD player.
Webconferencing
Elluminate (now called Collaborate) allows you to set up meetings and desktop sharing. Normally you use a headset with a microphone to communicate online. You will need an account from the IT Department. Please contact Paula Ascher for training.
Open Educational Resources
Free/low cost textbooks and other resources.
