October 2025
Monthly Topic: CTOL's New Space
The Center for Teaching and Online Learning Lounge has been renovated, and we are ready to welcome faculty back to the space. This space features a classroom setup consistent with standard SPSCC classrooms, giving faculty the opportunity to explore and test instructional technology before using it in their own teaching. It also serves as a venue for CTOL professional development workshops, Communities of Practice, and faculty gatherings. If you would like to reserve the room, you can book it by emailing us at ctol@spscc.edu.
We will hold a grand reopening later in October; keep an eye out for an email invite on the date and time!
Professional Development Opportunities
- CTOL Calendar of Events
- DEIC Calendar of Events
- Washington E-Learning Council Calendar
- SBCTC Professional Learning Calendar
- SBCTC Technology Professional Development
Hypothesis Introductory Workshop
Hypothesis allows students to annotate digital documents right in Canvas and this social annotation tool has been shown to increase engagement and learning opportunities. Come learn about this Canvas enabled tool to make your assignments more interactive. Register for the Introductory Hypothesis Workshop on October 15th, from 2pm-3pm!
SBCTC Faculty AI Learning Series
Join SBCTC for monthly workshops to explore practical AI applications for teaching and learning. Each 60-minute Zoom session begins at 1:00 PM and will include presentation, exploration, and discussion. Register below for the sessions that best fit your interests and schedule. If you cannot attend, register for just one session and after the session is over, you will be added to the Canvas class that will have recordings of the sessions and all the materials for each training in one place.
- Oct 16 - NotebookLM: Google's AI research assistant for lesson planning
- Nov 20 - Google Gemini: Content planning and AI-assisted feedback
- Jan 22 - Google AI Studio: Build custom teaching assistants
- Feb 19 - Vibe Coding: No-code classroom apps
- Mar 19 - AI Apps (Open Session): A collaborative dialogue on AI strategies
- Apr 16 - AI Tools for Engagement: Text-to-voice, infographics, and AI tutors
- May 21 - AI in Coursework and Canvas: Curriculum integration
Online Class "Designing for Belonging: Student Success Strategies"
- Dates: October 22, 2025 - January 4, 2026
- Self-Paced Modules in Canvas: This course includes three self-paced online modules that will take approximately 6 hours to complete. This course includes Optional Practice Activities too.
- Who Should Attend: Anyone who is interested in learning more about effective strategies for promoting student success. Additionally, this course has some great resources for anyone looking to explore strategies to strengthen their teaching practice in the age of AI.
- Facilitator: Dr. Ekaterina Stoops, Director for Teaching and Learning at Columbia Basin College
- Registration is required. The registration deadline is October 19th or until max enrollment is reached.
Online Self-Paced Classes Offered by Clover Park
Clover Park has graciously extended an offer for SPSCC and all Washington Community College professors to join their professional development classes. Find out more at the CPTC Professional development website.
Courses offered include:
- Inclusive Classrooms: UDL in Action
- Applied AI in College Classrooms
- Framework for Faculty and Student Success and more!
Resources
Canvas Support with Tips and Tricks!
As you are getting the quarter under way, here are some Canvas Tips and Tricks to help your class more efficient!
Generative AI Resources from SBCTC
Faculty Guide: Teaching With AI
This new comprehensive webpage provides resources for integrating AI into your teaching practice. The page progresses from the basics to more advanced considerations and includes a page of local and national resources.
DEI Events and Sessions
This list of DEI sessions qualifies for the tenure-track DEI training sessions requirement. Please reach out to Heather Maye with any questions.
SBCTC On Demand DEI Workshops
If you would like to watch webinars and learn equity strategies to implement in your class here are two DEI approved options:
- Love, Healing, & Pleasure for Social Justice Educators
- Supporting Latine and Biracial Students at Community Colleges Using Cultural Wealth
LUNCH & LEARN
Bring your lunch, your questions, and your ideas to the DEIC! Join our community and engage in conversation as we learn together about the people and world around us. Students, staff, and faculty are invited. Led by Director of DEI Jasmin Faulk (monthly/year-long)
- October 15th: Conflict Resolution, How and When
- November 19th: Code-switching, What and Why
- December 10th: Boundaries, When and How
Location: DEIC (Bld. 27, 2nd floor) Time: 12pm - 1pm