Emerging Technologies Initiative Progress

Post

I. Implementation & support for LBCC’s Learning Management System (LMS):

  2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021
Adopt Canvas as the exclusive LMS.
One year transition from Moodle to Canvas LMS Completed
Summer 2018
   
Official launch of Canvas LMS as exclusive LMS Completed
Fall 2018
   
Official archive of Moodle LMS Completed
Summer 2018
   
Official approval of Canvas as exclusive LMS by Academic Senate Adopted and Approved
Spring 2019
   
Evaluate, test, and integrate instructional resources and technologies within LMS (such as: Apps, plugins, publishers, Aleks, Cengage, Turnitin, Cranium Café, Starfish/Early Alert, & more). [EM, INT] Over 40 LTIs and Apps itegrated in Canvas 15 new LTIs and Apps integrated in Canvas

New SP 2020: NetTutor (Online tutoring), Ally (Accessibility), Labster (Online Labs), Proctorio (Online Proctoring), Vista Higher Learning, Pronto, ExamSoft, Canvas Studios.
Ongoing as needed.

New: PlayPosit
Support Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and disaggregated data collection integration with LMS. [SEP] Completed for academic year. SLO assessment cycle, Course Shells, and assessments.

519 course assessment shells created, 1,638 class sections, 12,272 students, 705 teachers.
Completed for academic year. SLO assessment cycle, Course Shells, and assessments.

648 course assessment shells created, 3,129 class sections, 28,355 students, 807 teachers.
In progress for academic year.

Revised and implemented new SLO Assessment structure and workflow.

II. Open Educational Resources (OER)

  2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021
Support student success through the development and promotion of OER, ZTC, LTC. [EM]
Develop and maintain OER website Completed in 2017. Updated in 2018. Ongoing updates as needed. Ongoing updates as needed.
Promote, coordinate, train, & support faculty adoption of OER/ZTC/LTC Held various workshops and information sessions Coordinated and lead LBCC OER mini Conference (Fall 2019).  
Form & maintain an OER Advisory Team Completed Fall 2018 Ongoing Ongoing
Form & maintain OER faculty coordinator position Completed Spring 2017 Ongoing Ongoing
Develop low-cost educational opportunities such as Zero Textbook Cost degrees (Z-degrees). [EM]
Summer OER faculty projects and initiatives. Completed summer faculty OER initiative projects. LBCC OER student savings $300,000 annually. Completed summer faculty OER initiative projects. LBCC OER student savings $600,000 annually. Ongoing
Develop Z-degrees In progress In progress In progress
Work with Academic Services to flag Zero Textbook Cost sections in the class schedule.
Develop workflow and process to streamline submissions & collection of OER, ZTC, & LTC classes for post in online schedule of classes. Completed Fall 2018 Improved and updated Fall 2019  
Integration of OER/ZTC/LTC icons in course catalogue in alignment with SB 1359. Completed Spring 2019    

III. Adopt a more systematic and rigorous approach to examine, implement, promote, scale, standardize, and support college-wide emerging technology initiatives and participation in statewide technology initiatives:

  2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021
Support teaching excellence and student success through the use of Adaptive Technologies, Innovative Classrooms, Cloud Tools, & more. [SEP] In progress In progress  
In alignment with CCC Chancellor’s Office Systemwide Technology Initiatives, continue to implement:
CCC Online Education Initiatives (OEI) [EM]
Integrate CVC-OEI Ecosystem and Resources Integrated Canvas, Quest, Cranium Cafe Integrated Nettutor, Ally, Proctorio, Canvas Studio, Labster  
Join the CVC-OEI Consortium In progress Gain LBCC buyin Completed and submitted application to join Consortium (Summer 2020)
Join the CVC-OEI Finish Faster Course Exchange In progress - Gain LBCC buyin
-Began Finish Faster Phase 1
Completed Finish Faster Phase 1 (Summer 2020)
Develop policies, regulations, standards, and processes for evaluating, prioritizing, implementing and centralizing educational technology initiatives & resources. In progress - In progress
- Launched IITS ABS forms
- Developing list of LBCC Educational Technologies
 
Provide focused faculty, staff, and student support services for emerging technologies.      

IV. Adopt a more systematic and rigorous approach to examine, implement, promote, scale, and support Online Education and participation in statewide initiatives:

  2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021
Support the development of online pathways in alignment with statewide Guided Pathways efforts. [EM]
Enhance resources and services supporting online pathways Applied for and awarded OEI CTE online Pathways grant $500K (Spring 2019) In progress: OEI CTE online Pathways grant In progress: OEI CTE online Pathways grant
Develop a Local POCR (Peer Online Course Review) and course redesign in alignment with OEI rubric. In progress - Gain LBCC buyin
- 2 faculty completed POCR certification
- 40 courses redesign in alignment OEI rubric
3 faculty completing POCR certification
Submit DL Sustantive Change Form and gain approval by ACCJC In progress Approved Summer 2019  
Support the increase of online and hybrid course and program offerings. [EM, SEP] Over 130 DL course Addenda reviewed and approved

- 16.14% (+144) increase in number of DL class sections.
- 16.28% (+4,617) increase in DL enrollment.
- 15.66% (+426) increase in DL FTES.
Over 350 DL course Addenda reviewed and approved Over 500 course Addenda reviewed and approved

LBCC transitioned to a fully online college starting Summer 2020 due to COVID-19
Utilize strategies and techniques from the Online Educational Initiative (OEI) for increasing success for online students, with the goal of eliminating student equity gaps. [EM]
Expanding and enhancing online student services and support hub Compeleted: Online Counselling and Online Tutoring - Completed: all student services are online
- Student Affairs online Canvas shells
- Online student chat hub
- Student Microsites
 
Expanding STHD support services and resources Launched Fall 2017. STHD website, help guides, hours at LAC & PCC Ongoing - Ongoing
- Extended evening and weekend hours
Technology programs supporting student equity and access   - Chromebooks given to students
- Hotspots given to students
 
Development & launch of a new QUEST Online Student Readiness Self-paced course in Canvas. Completed & launched Fall 2018 1,000 students enrolled in 2019-20 Over 5,200 students enrolled in 2020-21 and ongoing
Develop polices, regulations, standards, and processes for evaluating, prioritizing, implementing, and supporting faculty and student online learning needs.
Development and launch of an Online Faculty Resource site Completed Summer 2018 Ongoing updates & improvements  
Developed and conducted faculty survey and student surveys In progress Completed faculty survey  
Develop LBCC DE policy and regulation   In progress Approved by OED and Curriculum (Fall 2020)
Develop faculty handbook   In progress In progress
Support the development and adoption of new resources and processes to enhance quality of DL Courses In progress New DL faculty contracts & observation guides/review process approved by faculty Union and HR (Spring 2020)  
Development and adoption of new Online Teaching Certification Program requirements LBCC adoption of Online teaching Pedagogy requirement to teach DL via Teach Online Seminar (TOS) certification (Fall 2018)   LBCC adoption of Canvas LMS requirement to teach DL via Growing with Canvas (GWC) certification (Summer 2020)
Support and enhance awareness/training on various modes of instruction (face-to-face, blended, flipped classrooms, hybrid, fully-online). [SEP]
Development of Online Teaching and Learning Resources Completed 2018 Ongoing updates as needed Ongoing updates as needed
Presentations and promotion to Deans and Department Heads Completed and ongoing Completed and ongoing  

V. Continue to provide professional development opportunities that support expertise in educational technologies and program innovation. [EM]

  2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021
OLET collaboration with CCC OEI and @ONE to coordinate annual statewide Can-innovate conference and host viewing on campus at LBCC Completed Fall 2017 & 2018 Completed Fall 2019  
OLET collaboration with CCC OEI and @ONE to coordinate annual statewide Digital Learning conference and host viewing on campus at LBCC Completed Spring 2018 & 2019 N/A  
Canvas Fundamentals live 3-part training series     Completed Summer 2020
Coordinate faculty led workshops on educational technologies 4 faculty led workshops (Turnitin, ConferZoom, student engagement)    
OLET led educational technology workshops 15 OLET led workshops 42 OLET led workshops (Canvas, Zoom, Youtube/Video)