Spring 2024
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Fostering a Sense of Belonging” Community of Practice | Friday, February 2 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | CHE 134 |
| UDL Community of Practice | Session 5 | Friday, February 2 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Creative Discussion Board Assignments and Prompts Friday WOW |
Friday, February 9 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Beyond Multiple Choice – The Wide World of Canvas Quiz Questions Friday WOW |
Friday, February 23 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Accessibility Toolbox: PDFs | Friday, February 23 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| UDL Session 6 | Friday, March 1 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Furthering your educational journey: Exploring and applying to graduate school Dr. Joshua Moon-Johnson |
Friday, March 1 | 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| PowerPoint Integration with Camtasia Friday WOW |
Friday, March 8 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Accessibility Toolbox: Excel, Charts, and Other Visuals | Friday, March 15 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Talking Strategies for Helping in Students in Distress Lynnea Palazzolo and Amy Delevett |
Friday, March 15 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Canvas Question Banks Friday WOW |
Friday, March 22 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| UDL Session 7 | Friday, April 12 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Saving Time with SnagIt Friday WOW |
Friday, April 19 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Accessibility Toolbox: Advanced PDF | Friday, April 26 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| UDL Session 8 | Friday, May 3 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Accessibility Resources from CVC and PopeTech Friday WOW |
Friday, May 3 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Accessibility Toolbox: Videos, Captioning, and Transcripts | Friday, May 3 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| TEACHing Showcase | Friday, May 10 |
Fall 2023
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Saving Grading with Canvas WVC Online |
Friday, September 1 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| TEACH Coach Mentoring Orientation Meeting | Thursday, September 7 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Join via Zoom |
| Safety Friday Jeff Profino & Team |
Friday, September 8 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Universal Design for Learning Faculty Learning Community Open only to FLC participants. |
Friday, September 8 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Join via Zoom |
| NISOD Conference “When Mindfulness Meets the Classroom” | Friday, September 15 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Sign Up |
| POCR Academy Session A WVC Online |
Thursday, September 21 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Join via Zoom |
| POCR Academy Session A WVC Online |
Friday, September 22 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Generative AI in the Classroom: a discussion amongst faculty | Friday, September 22 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | |
| Accessibility Toolbox: What is accessibility? – Overview | Friday, September 22 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| POCR Academy Session D WVC Online |
Thursday, September 28 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Join via Zoom |
| POCR Academy Session D | Friday, September 29 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Working with Students in Distress WVC Online |
Friday, September 29 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse and Young Adults Lynnea Palazzolo and Santa Clara County Officials |
Friday, October 6 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Panopto, Youtube, Camtasia – Keeping it all straight! WVC Online |
Friday, October 6 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Universal Design for Learning Faculty Learning Community Open only to FLC participants. |
Friday, October 6 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Camtasia Workshop | Friday, October 13 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| POCR Academy Session B WVC Online |
Thursday, October 19 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Join via Zoom |
| Video Captioning Tips and Tricks WVC Online |
Friday, October 20 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| POCR Academy Session B WVC Online |
Friday, October 27 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Accessibility Toolbox: Microsoft Word/Google Docs – Document Markup | Friday, October 27 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| POCR Academy Session C WVC Online |
Thursday, November 2 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Join via Zoom |
| Sabbatical Workshop (Tentative) Wael Abdeljabbar and Jennifer Kerwin |
Thursday, November 2 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Join via Zoom |
| Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training and Certification Peggy Cho from Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants to identify, understand and respond to mental health and substance use challenges. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. |
Friday, November 3 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Register for Zoom Link |
| POCR Academy Session C WVC Online |
Friday, November 3 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Universal Design for Learning Faculty Learning Community Open only to FLC participants. |
Friday, November 3 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in the Classroom and Beyond Are you looking for ways to support our LGBTQ+ students in and outside of the classroom? Join Danielle Shaw for an informational workshop that will help you gain a deeper understanding of identity, gender, and sexuality at West Valley College. We will touch on best practices regarding names and pronouns and review tips for creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment. |
Thursday, November 16 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Fox 101 |
| Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in the Classroom and Beyond Are you looking for ways to support our LGBTQ+ students in and outside of the classroom? Join Danielle Shaw for an informational workshop that will help you gain a deeper understanding of identity, gender, and sexuality at West Valley College. We will touch on best practices regarding names and pronouns and review tips for creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment. |
Friday, November 17 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Accessibility Toolbox: PowerPoint/Slides | Friday, November 17 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Disability Chat about Autism Come join DESP Director, Amy Delevett, as we talk about the most common challenges our students with autism encounter, and what we can do to support. This workshop consists of a short presentation followed by a hearty Q & A. So whether you have questions, maybe past challenges that have left you stumped, or would like to share your strategies, we hope you'll attend! |
Friday, November 17 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Join via Zoom |
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camtasia Basics WVC Online |
Friday, December 1 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Questions, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training We can all save lives. Just like CPR, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. All are welcome to attend so please inform your students! Prior registration is required to receive the zoom link. The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. |
Friday, December 1 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Join via Zoom |
| Disability Chat about Autism Come join DESP Director, Amy Delevett, as we talk about the most common challenges our students with autism encounter, and what we can do to support. This workshop consists of a short presentation followed by a hearty Q & A. So whether you have questions, maybe past challenges that have left you stumped, or would like to share your strategies, we hope you'll attend! |
Friday, December 1 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Join via Zoom |
| Disability Chat about Veterans Wondering about the unique challenges that our student Veterans face, and how to assist? Join DESP Director, Amy Delevett, in reviewing the intersectionality of being a Veteran with a disability. Together, we'll review Veteran needs, inclusion building strategies, and have plenty of time for a robust Q & A. |
Friday, December 8 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Join via Zoom |
Spring 2023
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peer Online Course Review (POCR) Overview WVC Online |
Friday, February 3 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| DESP: Creating a Welcoming Community for all students Amy Gode, DESP Director and Erika Llantero, DESP counselor Please join us in discussing how disability accommodations, Universal Design for Learning Principles, and Caring Campus Commitments, can support students in feeling welcomed and included. We hope to leave you with some new ideas that will support students in demonstrating what they're truly capable of. |
Friday, February 10 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Peer Online Course Review (POCR) Academy 1 of 3 WVC Online The POCR Academy is a series of three 2-hour interactive online workshops that review the components of the CVC Course Design Rubric and guide faculty in the application of these components. Interested faculty need to apply to participate and can be compensated for their time. See further details on the POCR Academy page. |
Friday, February 24 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | POCR Academy |
| The Appraisal Process: What You Need to Know Chris Dyer (hosted by Meg & Michelle) |
Friday, February 24 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahoot! WVC Online |
Friday, March 3 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Serving the Institution with your Passion | Friday, March 3 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Peer Online Course Review (POCR) Academy 2 of 3 WVC Online The POCR Academy is a series of three 2-hour interactive online workshops that review the components of the CVC Course Design Rubric and guide faculty in the application of these components. Interested faculty need to apply to participate and can be compensated for their time. See further details on the POCR Academy page. |
Friday, March 10 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | POCR Academy |
| The Appraisal Process: What You Need to Know with the Office of Instruction Meg Farrell & Michelle Francis |
Friday, March 17 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Peer Online Course Review (POCR) Academy 3 of 3 WVC Online The POCR Academy is a series of three 2-hour interactive online workshops that review the components of the CVC Course Design Rubric and guide faculty in the application of these components. Interested faculty need to apply to participate and can be compensated for their time. See further details on the POCR Academy page. |
Friday, March 17 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | POCR Academy |
| What’s it like to be a new professor? Join this joint sharing session with newer faculty members from across the district. |
Friday, March 17 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting Started with Snagit WVC Online Casey Seiter from Techsmith will demonstrate how to use Snagit screencapture software. Once you start using Snagit, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it! |
Friday, April 7 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Engaging Teaching Strategies for Asynchronous and Zoom Classes – Keep It Fresh and Caring TEACH |
Friday, April 7 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Serving Latinx Students: Some Strategies Leo Villabobos & Samantha Hernandez |
Friday, April 14 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Liquid Syllabus Challenge #1: Set Up Your Homepage WVC Online |
Friday, April 21 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Syllabus Challenge #2: Add Pages with Course Information WVC Online |
Friday, May 5 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Teaching Showcase | Friday, May 5 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Join via Zoom |
| Liquid Syllabus Challenge #3: Add Images and Navigation Style WVC Online |
Friday, May 19 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Join via Zoom |