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Training for All Employees

Mandatory Training Videos

TMCC requires mandatory training regarding Preventing Sexual Harassment, FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and Active Shooter: How to Respond.

Mandatory and Supervisory Training

If a TMCC employee is a supervisor or manager of classified employees, they must attend mandatory training within six months, 12 months and every three years after the initial appointment as a supervisor.

Professional Development

The Professional Development Office formulates, designs, and coordinates staff and faculty professional development and training to support TMCC's strategic goals. Workshops and trainings are designed to provide you with opportunities to expand your knowledge, learn new skills and foster student success. A monthly workshop schedule is posted online as well as links to PeopleSoft/MyTMCC training for you as a part-time instructor.

Training for Faculty

Center for Teaching and Learning

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is dedicated to supporting and advancing teaching and learning by providing resources for you as a TMCC instructor. The CTL offers you individualized assistance including course design, a library and online resources. Merlot Elixer videos and the Getting Results online course are available through the CTL.

WebCollege

Before using the Learning Management System (Canvas), faculty will need to complete training according to TMCC Standards for Online Instruction in cooperation with WebCollege and the Professional Development Office. Training will include: course navigation, assessment tools, universal design, communication tools, gradebook, course management, roster management, student success strategies, and best practices. For more information please contact us.

Videos

These short videos were designed to provide any new or experienced instructor with tools for becoming more effective in the classroom, fostering innovation and supporting student success.

Teaching Tips and Techniques

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Learn seven strategies for student success from Cathy Brewster, TMCC Professional Development Manager.

Classroom Assessment Techniques

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This video provides three simple classroom assessment techniques (C.A.T.S) you can incorporate immediately for student success.

Writing Multiple Choice Test Questions

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If you use multiple choice questions for assessment, this video will give you an overview of writing and using them effectively.

Using Rubrics for Assessment

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Dan Bouweraerts, TMCC graphics communication professor, explains how to create and use rubrics to grade student papers and presentations.

Teaching Millennial Generation Students

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Dr. Micaela Rubalcava, TMCC education professor, shares ideas on teaching today's Millennium Generation "Generation Y" students.

Using Turnitin.com

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Bridgett Blaque, TMCC English professor, explains how instructors can use Turnitin.com to check essays and other writings for plagiarism.

Creating Community in Your Classroom

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In this video TMCC reading instructor Charlotte Cox demonstrates fun and practical tips and tricks for building a sense of community and teamwork in your classroom.