Faculty Professional Development
Welcome to CTTL PD
Professional development is integral to Skyline College's mission of empowering and transforming a global community of learners. Professional development provides faculty ways to support student learning and student success, as well as encouraging innovation and professional growth. The CTTL offers essential training to foster high quality educational outcomes for students and the community.
Updated Spring Calendar of Events
Microcourses
Pressed for time for Flex Days? Check out the SMCCD self-paced microcourses!
These are self-paced courses in Canvas which can be completed at your leisure, typically within 1 - 1.5 hours. You can self-enroll in the Vision Resource Center, see available courses and links below.
First, login to the Vision Resource Center.
Next, pick a microcourse:
- Reimagining the syllabus
- Ungrading
- Instructor Feedback
- The Easy Button: Recordings with Zoom and Panopto
- Copyright in education
- Revamping your course introduction video
Propose a CTTL Workshop
Have an idea or experience to share? We would love for you to host a workshop. Propose a session for Fall 2024. Please email Chris Collins with any questions.
Adjunct Symposium and Mixers
The CTTL offers an annual symposium in August for all adjunct faculty. Compensation is available for attending. Adjunct faculy may also attend any Flex Days.
Save the date for August 9th for the Adjunct Symposium!
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Faculty Development Fund (Article 13)
The San Mateo County Community College District provides a fund equal to 1% of expenditures for regular faculty salaries to provide faculty professional development opportunities.
Flex Days, Workshops, and More
Flex Days are offered twice per semester. The next Flex Day is Convocation on 8/13/24. Learn more about upcoming Flex Days.
CTTL offers many opportunities to continue faculty professional development via Brown Bags, Workshops, and Open Labs. See a detailed list on the CTTL Calendar or check the weekly CTTL e-mails for details.
Interested in teaching online? Learn more about the Quality Online Teaching and Learning Course (QOTL) and Distance Education at the College.