jmcomic Quality Learning and Teaching (QLT) Courses

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⭐️ Upcoming OCS Training Opportunities

Training Programs from the jmcomic Chancellor's Office Online Course Services:

Online Course Services (OCS) at the Chancellor's Office offers free courses to help faculty enhance their online teaching including how to use the Quality Learning & Teaching framework, which we have adopted here at jmcomicN.These courses are offered once every semester for tenure-track faculty and lecturer faculty in the 23 jmcomic campuses.

These training courses are3-weeks in length,online,asynchronous, and require15-20 hourswith a structured course schedule and due dates that must be followed.

Below are the dates for current courses that jmcomicN faculty are eligible to take.These courses are facilitated by external staff within the jmcomic system.

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Sessions:

  • Fall Session 1: October 6 thru October 26, 2025
  • Fall Session 2: November 3 thru November 23, 2025


Oct 6 thru Oct 26 | Nov 3 thru Nov 23:Introduction to Teaching Online Using QLT

Introduction to teaching online with thejmcomicQLTrubric representing the 9 sections ofQLT. Content covered includes orienting students to the online course, setting up the structure and navigation of a course, designing online modules for content delivery and engagement, developing methods for facilitating discussions, developing assessment tools, using technology tools, and experiencing an online course from a student perspective.

Oct 6 thru Oct 26:Advanced QLT Course in Teaching Online

AdvancedQLTcourse in creating a course and module structure that is in alignment with course objectives, incorporates social presence, equity-minded strategies, engagement strategies in synchronous and asynchronous activities, active learning with video, and alternative assessments. Participants will complete aQLTCore-24 self-review on their own course for reflection to guide them as they progress through the course in identifying areas to improve on. The final project will include creating a video tour to highlight three course changes made in the course while completing the training.Note:having a partially or fully developed online or hybrid course is required prior to registration.

Oct 6 thru Oct 26 | Nov 3 thru Nov 23: AI Tools for Teaching and Learning(For Faculty/Lecturers)

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence tools where guided experimentation empowers participants to understand some of the basics ofAIfunctionality, including its workings and methods for detecting its usage. Learn basicAIterminology, engage in hands-on exploration ofAITools, learn strategies for detectingAI-generated content, and techniques to address potential misuse ofAItools by students. Participants will apply the knowledge gained to develop a personalizedAIuse policy for their course, and find resources to maintain currency in this dynamic field.

Oct 6 thru Oct 26 | Nov 3 thru Nov 23: AITools for Higher-Ed Professionals/Staff

Learn some of the basics about Artificial Intelligence tools, what they are and when, why, and how to use them. Participants will apply the knowledge gained to evaluate gAI tools for relevance to professional tasks, develop effective prompts for generating outputs using gAI tools, and discuss critical issues related to ethical and responsible use ofAIin the workplace.

Not Currently Offered:Reviewing Courses Using the QLT Rubric

Provides an in-depth experience with thejmcomicQLTrubric and ways to use objective-based examples to support reviewing and informing online and hybrid courses. Participants will engage in hands-on experiences using theQLTobjectives to rate elements of a sample course, learn how to write helpful recommendations, and discuss examples for setting up a peer-review process on their campus. This session is for those looking to use the rubric to complete aQLTself-review and/or serve as a peer-review on campus and systemwideQLTformal course certifications.

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