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Online Teaching Implementation Policies & Procedures

The Center for Teaching and Learning, the Office of Educational Technology, and the Office of Academic Affairs at Hostos Community College provide a range of professional development opportunities for faculty members to continue improving their teaching practices. In alignment with the CUNY Performance Management Process’s (PMP) Goal 1 on expanding online education, the college has established micro-credential professional development opportunities to assist faculty in integrating and aligning pedagogical and technological approaches in their teaching. These training programs are available through the Hostos Teaching Institute, which awards targeted credentials confirming the acquisition of appropriate skills and competence in line with institutional goals using the Hostos Innovator Chase, a digital badge system.

 

Protocol for Online Teaching at Hostos Community College

Submit a proposal to the department chair outlining a plan for delivering the course online, including how the instructor will address any unique challenges or considerations for online instruction. Faculty can use a self-assessment quiz to help them determine the specific online teaching modality for their proposed course.

The department chair determines whether the course can be delivered online.

The department chair determines whether the course can be delivered online.Before approving the course, the department chair checks with the Office of Educational Technology (EdTech) to ensure that the faculty member is certified to teach online and that the course has not already been developed.

Faculty members who are certified to teach online, are advised to schedule a consultation with an instructional designer to ensure that the course meets the requirements from the Hostos Online Course Development Guidelines.

For faculty members who are not certified to teach online, the college will provide professional development opportunities, such as the Multimodal Teaching Certification, the ACUE Effective Online Teaching Practices Program, or the Online Teaching Certification.

Faculty members who have certification, but it was obtained two or more years ago, are advised to schedule a consultation with an instructional designer and sign up for the Online Teaching Refresher Program.

The department chair will inform the Office of Academic Affairs of the approved online course and coordinate with the Office of Registrar to ensure the course is accurately listed in the College’s schedule of classes.

The Office of Educational Technology offers faculty members who teach online continuous assistance and professional development options, such as frequent workshops or peer-review and feedback opportunities. Faculty and department chairs are encouraged to offer feedback on the protocol and its implementation to help improve it in the future.

Certification Protocol (DRAFT)

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Hostos Online Course Development Guidelines

Hostos Teaching Institute

The Hostos Teaching Institute (HTI) is a professional development program developed by the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of Academic Affairs to promote continuous improvement and the advancement of faculty pedagogical approaches in order to foster teaching excellence and innovation.

EdTech Innovation Chase

The EdTech Innovation Chase uses an innovative digital badge system to facilitate micro-credential professional development, ensuring that faculty members acquire and demonstrate the specific skills and experience required to meet the institutional goals. These focused credentials serve as tangible proof of their expertise in relevant areas. Through the HTI, an array of micro-credential courses is offered, allowing certification in online teaching, online teaching pedagogy, multimodal teaching, and an expanding range of subjects planned for the future.

CERTIFICATION TRACKS

Online Teaching Certification

-Completed over a semester-

Roadmap to Teaching Innovation
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  • LMS functionality and features
  • Self-paced training
  • 3 hrs.

Assessment 101
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  • Process and tools to implement an assessment plan
  • Self-paced training
  • 2 hrs.

Accessibility & UDL
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  • Creating and Online experience that is welcome to all learners
  • Self-paced training
  • 2 hrs.

Online Learning Essentials
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  • Prepares faculty to teach in online & hybrid modalities
  • Online Mix modality
  • Refresher: 10 hrs. over 10 weeks or
    Course building: 20 hrs. over 12 weeks.

Methods of Online Teaching
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  • Covers advanced online course design strategies through Community of Inquiry (CoI) theory.
  • Online Mix modality
  • 15 hrs. over 12 weeks
  • Course building: 20 hrs. over 12 weeks.

Multimodal Teaching Certification

-Completed over a semester-

Roadmap to Teaching Innovation
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  • LMS functionality and features
  • Self-paced training
  • 3 hrs.

Assessment 101
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  • Process and tools to implement an assessment plan
  • Self-paced training
  • 2 hrs.

Accessibility & UDL
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  • Creating and Online experience that is welcome to all learners
  • Self-paced training
  • 2 hrs.

Mapping Multimodal Terrains
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  • Prepares faculty to design a course that is flexible and takes advantage of multiple modalities
  • Online Mix modality
  • 20 hrs. over 12 weeks.

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Designing an Effective Course

  • 5 Weeks

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Establishing a Productive Learning Environment

  • 5 Weeks

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Using Active Learning Strategies

  • 5 Weeks

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Promoting Higher Order Thinking

  • 5 Weeks

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Assessing to Inform Instruction and Promote Learning

  • 5 Weeks

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