Mission Statement
The Office of Professional Development serves as a resource for faculty advancement of student-centered learning at Southwest Texas College by supporting all faculty as they expand their professional practices and innovation, examine their ongoing instructional development, and advance continuous improvement processes to attain excellence in teaching and learning experiences for students.
Forms, Requests, Templates, etc.
Additional Funds Request
Committee Meeting Minutes Template
Faculty Load Sheet (.xls)
Institutional Effectiveness Hours Policy
Presentation Proposal
Training Request
Resources
Faculty Hub in Canvas
iDesign
Magna Publications Online Resources
STARLINK Online Professional Development Catalog
Edpuzzle
Online Modes of Instruction Training Videos
Learning Microsoft Teams for Education
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-microsoft-teams-for-education
Learning Zoom - A Beginner Course
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-zoom
Microsoft Stream Workshop (Presented by Diane Underwood)
Microsoft Teams Tips and Tricks
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/microsoft-teams-tips-and-tricks
Microsoft Teams Training (6 Videos)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXPr7gfUMmKzR7_jXN5s886apYoHNC3Xk
Office 365 for Educators
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/office-365-for-educators-2
Zoom Video Tutorials (10 Videos Plus Other Zoom-related Videos)
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials
NISOD Online Resources
NISOD Innovation Abstracts Newsletter
NISOD Publications - Innovation Abstracts Newsletter
NISOD Online Conference Videos
National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD)
Online Faculty Conference - May 27, 2020
Please note: Southwest Texas College Faculty may access the following video files by logging into your SWTX account.
NISOD Training Videos
Welcome to a series of faculty training videos provided through the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). These videos will provide you with an opportunity to learn about innovative and effective strategies aimed to improve online instruction, learning, and student success.
Effective Online Teaching Practices Sessions
Practical Tips for Effective Online Teaching
The Virtual D.I.N.E.R.: Mixing It Up
The Day Teaching Changed: Teaching in the Time of COVID-19 and Beyond
Don't Throw in the Towel: Academic Integrity and the Online Course
Smart Education Solutions: Improve Student Engagement in an Online Environment
Teaching Edge: What We've Learned from Creating Large Online Courses for Phi Theta Kappa Members
Cultivating an Engaging Online Learning Frameworks Course
From Stage to Screen: What Professional Speakers Can Teach Us About Virtual Learning
Avoiding Big Brother Tactics in Online Instruction: Developing Creative Assessment Alternatives
How to Get and Keep Students Involved
Student-Focused Best Online Teaching and Learning Practices in the Age of COVID-19
Training Videos & PDF Tutorials
Spring 2022 to the Present
Business Office
Faculty: Approving Employee Time Off Requests in Self-Service
Faculty: Submitting Time Off in Self-Service
Requisitions, Travel, and Request a Payment Training Slides
Self-Service Financial Management Procurement Training: Accounts Payable
Self-Service Financial Management Procurement Training: Budget
Self-Service Financial Management Procurement Training: Purchasing
Web Requisition and Request a Payment Training
Canva Online Design Platform
Canvas LMS
Canvas - Basic & Intermediate Skills
HonorLock Setup and Final Grades
How to Film and Post a Video into Your Canvas Course
Self-Service
Entering Grades in Self-Service
Watermark
How to Upload a Completed Load Sheet in Faculty Success
How to Verify Scheduled Teaching and Upload Syllabi into Faculty Success
Miscellaneous