Resources at Douglas College
LinkedIn Learning has hundreds of videos on a wide variety of subjects, including teaching online and incorporating technology and multimedia into your teaching.
All Douglas College students and faculty have access to LinkedIn Learning using their CNA credentials. LinkedIn Learning can be accessed through the Douglas College website or DC Connect.
Learning to teach online (46 mins)
Teaching with technology (2 hours, 30 mins)
Learning to write for the web (1 hour, 24 mins)
Teacher Tips (8 hours, 26 mins; weekly series)
There are a variety of learning resources and ways to get support from the College.
- EdMedia Program: Consisting of 6 courses covering the foundations of lighting and sound; recording software and post-production editing,
"The EdMedia Program enables faculty and staff to develop their ability to create and use educational media. Whether you are producing a video or launching a podcast, you will grasp the hows and whys of ed-media, feeling confident in your ability to produce the right learning object for your audience.Participants who complete all of the following courses will be awarded a certificate of completion. NOTE: Courses can be taken individually and accumulate towards the certificate."
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- 4 day Instructional Skills workshops are regularly offered.
- ATS often offers workshops on various subjects, including how to better use Blackboard, Zoom, Camtasia, and other topics.
- The Faculty Facilitating Online (FFO) group at Douglas is a strategic initiative bringing together pedagogical/andragogical knowledge, technical knowledge, and key support services to assist our faculty with transitioning to online course delivery.
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New to working remotely? These resources can help.
Since January 2020 “remote working” searches on LinkedIn Learning have tripled as both employees and managers increasingly look for advice on how to navigate the challenges of working remotely and managing a remote workforce.
We now have a free learning path with 16 online courses that can help improve productivity and efficiency, adjust to working from home, and learn to use remote productivity tools.
The College also offers many resources about working from home or working remotely on DC Connect: