Use these resources to streamline your development process and create materials that support student success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Developing Instructional Materials Creating instructional materials can feel overwhelming, but you don\u2019t have to do it alone. TLED offers a range of services and resources to help you design engaging, effective courses. Teaching Consultations & Support \u2013 Schedule a one\u2011on\u2011one consultation for personalized guidance. Learning Depot \u2013 Explore a repository of instructional media projects created […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":3499,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-520","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"layouts":[{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"
TLED Guide to Generative AI<\/h3>\n
The TLED Academic Technology Advisory Committee created an online guide to help faculty and staff understand generative AI tools like ChatGPT and integrate them into teaching and learning.<\/p>\n
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- Practical guidelines for using AI responsibly in the classroom.<\/li>\n
- Resources and tutorials to help you get started with AI tools.<\/li>\n
- Ideas for integrating AI into assignments and student support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Visit the TLED Guide to GAI<\/a><\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#fff9c4","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","size":["Wide"],"id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"two_columns","heading":"","column_1":"
Open Educational Resources<\/h3>\n
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Open Educational Resources (OER) are low\u202fcost or free materials for teaching, learning and research. These resources come in a variety of formats and are available under Creative Commons or other open\u202fuse licenses.<\/p>\nWhat\u2019s Available<\/h4>\n
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- Textbooks and course readers<\/li>\n
- Simulations and interactive tools<\/li>\n
- Quizzes, assessments and practice activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Using OER helps reduce costs for students and allows you to customize materials to fit your course. Contact the ACC Library<\/a> for help finding and adopting OER.<\/p>\n","background_a":"No Background","background_color_a":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient_a":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image_a":false,"text_mode_a":"dark","column_2":"
OER are an option for faculty to teach their courses. OER offers reduced or zero cost to students when it comes to course books and other materials.<\/p>\n
Open Educational Resources\u00a0(OER) at ACC<\/a><\/p>\n","background_b":"Color","background_color_b":"#f2f2f2","background_gradient_b":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image_b":false,"text_mode_b":"dark","background":"Color","background_color":"#f2f2f2","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","size":["Wide"],"id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"two_columns","heading":"First Day ","column_1":"
First Day Program<\/h3>\n
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First Day is a textbook\u202finclusive program that bundles the cost of digital course materials with your class fees. Students gain immediate access to digital versions of required textbooks and associated resources at the start of the term.<\/p>\nBenefits<\/h4>\n
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- Upfront access to digital textbooks and workbooks<\/li>\n
- Additional learning tools such as tutorials, videos and simulations<\/li>\n
- Often lower total cost compared with purchasing materials separately<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Look for courses designated as \u201cFirst Day\u201d when registering. If you have questions about how the program works, contact your instructor or the Office of Academic Technology<\/a>.<\/p>\n","background_a":"No Background","background_color_a":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient_a":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image_a":false,"text_mode_a":"dark","column_2":"
First Day Digital Materials<\/h3>\n
First Day digital materials provide an enhanced learning experience with tools that let you highlight, search, and interact with your textbooks.<\/p>\n
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- Highlighting and annotation tools.<\/li>\n
- Search functions for quickly locating key terms.<\/li>\n
- Embedded multimedia links and interactive elements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
All First Day materials are easy to access through Blackboard.<\/p>\n
Resources<\/h4>\n
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- Submit First Day Courses<\/a> \u2013 Faculty portal to request First Day courses.<\/li>\n
- Information about ACC First Day Classes<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Opt Out \/ Refund<\/a> \u2013 Manage your First Day materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","background_b":"No Background","background_color_b":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient_b":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image_b":false,"text_mode_b":"dark","background":"Color","background_color":"","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","size":["Wide"],"id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"two_columns","heading":"Textbooks","column_1":"
Adoption & Insight Portal<\/h3>\n
Barnes & Noble\u2019s Adoption & Insight Portal (AIP) streamlines the textbook selection process and connects seamlessly with ACC\u2019s course scheduling system. Using AIP ensures your required materials are ordered correctly and available on the first day of class.<\/p>\n
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- Submit textbook adoptions and manage course materials in one place.<\/li>\n
- Automatically share textbook links in ACC\u2019s online course schedule.<\/li>\n
- Ensure Barnes & Noble has the correct books and materials for your students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Ready to get started? Access the Adoption & Insight Portal<\/a> using your ACC credentials.<\/p>\n
Need help? Contact the Office of Academic Technology by submitting a request form<\/a>.<\/p>\n","background_a":"No Background","background_color_a":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient_a":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image_a":false,"text_mode_a":"dark","column_2":"
Ordering Textbooks<\/h3>\n
All staffed sections must have required materials or textbooks ordered by the first day of registration.<\/p>\n
Resources<\/h4>\n
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- Order textbooks through Barnes & Noble<\/a> \u2013 Read how to select and order textbooks using the Adoption & Insight Portal.<\/li>\n
- Barnes & Noble Adoption Knowledge Base<\/a> \u2013 Explore step-by-step instructions and support.<\/li>\n
- ACC Bookstore<\/a> \u2013 Find course materials and place orders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","background_b":"No Background","background_color_b":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient_b":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image_b":false,"text_mode_b":"dark","background":"Color","background_color":"#f2f2f2","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","size":["Wide"],"id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"two_columns","heading":"ACC Library Services for Faculty","column_1":"
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<\/p>\nLibrary Support for Instructional Materials<\/h3>\n
ACC Library offers a range of services to help you develop and deliver high-quality instructional materials.<\/p>\n
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- Collaborate with a faculty librarian<\/a> to align assignments and syllabi with your learning outcomes.<\/li>\n
- Request an information literacy session<\/a> for your class to build research skills.<\/li>\n
- Consult a subject expert librarian<\/a> for specialized support.<\/li>\n
- Explore the A\u2013Z Databases<\/a> to find research databases alphabetically or by subject<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Search the ACC Library<\/a> to discover books, articles, and media.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","background_a":"No Background","background_color_a":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient_a":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image_a":false,"text_mode_a":"dark","column_2":"
Library Resources<\/h3>\n
ACC Library Services offer a variety of tools and services to support your teaching:<\/p>\n
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- Faculty & Library Toolbox<\/a> \u2013 Explore guides, tutorials and services curated for faculty.<\/li>\n
- Place materials on reserve<\/a> \u2013 Set aside textbooks or other materials for your classes.<\/li>\n
- Add library materials for your class<\/a> \u2013 Request new materials to enhance your course.<\/li>\n
- Library Instruction<\/a> \u2013 Schedule class sessions or workshops on focused topics and Blackboard integration.<\/li>\n
- Information Literacy Options for Faculty<\/a> \u2013 Find subject guides and online tutorials for your courses.<\/li>\n
- Assignment Collaboration<\/a> \u2013 Partner with a faculty librarian to design an assignment.<\/li>\n
- Library Resources for Your Course<\/a> \u2013 Request a class guide, link to library items, or find multilingual resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","background_b":"No Background","background_color_b":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient_b":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image_b":false,"text_mode_b":"dark","background":"Color","background_color":"","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","size":["Wide"],"id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"two_columns","heading":"Copyright & Fair Use","column_1":"
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<\/p>\nCopyright & Fair Use<\/h3>\n
Understanding copyright and fair use is essential when developing or using instructional materials.<\/p>\n
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- Review the Copyright & Fair Use guidelines<\/a> to ensure compliance.<\/li>\n
- Contact ACC\u2019s Copyright Officer for questions and resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","background_a":"No Background","background_color_a":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient_a":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image_a":false,"text_mode_a":"dark","column_2":"
Contact<\/h3>\n
For copyright questions or assistance, please reach out to:<\/p>\n
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- Name:<\/strong> Courtney Mlinar, ACC Copyright Officer<\/li>\n
- Phone:<\/strong> (512) 223\u20119433<\/li>\n
- Email:<\/strong> courtney.mlinar@austincc.edu<\/a><\/li>\n
- Location:<\/strong> Elgin Campus Library<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","background_b":"No Background","background_color_b":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient_b":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image_b":false,"text_mode_b":"dark","background":"Color","background_color":"#f2f2f2","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","size":["Wide"],"id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"two_columns","heading":"Instructional Video","column_1":"
Lecture Capture<\/h3>\n
Panopto allows you to record lectures or welcome videos and make them available online for your students.<\/p>\n
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- Explore Panopto<\/a> \u2013 Learn how to record and share course materials.<\/li>\n
- Learn More<\/a> \u2013 Access tutorials and resources for lecture capture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Training & Support<\/h4>\n
If you need assistance with lecture capture tools, submit a request and our team will help you.<\/p>\n
Submit a Support Request<\/a><\/p>\n","background_a":"No Background","background_color_a":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient_a":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image_a":false,"text_mode_a":"dark","column_2":"
Streaming Video and Audio<\/h3>\n
If you have a video or audio clip you\u2019d like to share with students but need to stream it online or secure permission, our Instructional Media Production team can help.<\/p>\n
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- Request Streaming for Video and Audio<\/a> \u2013 Submit this form to get assistance with streaming and permissions.<\/li>\n
- View examples in the Learning Depot<\/a> \u2013 Explore instructional media projects produced by the TLED Academic Technology Team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\n","background_b":"No Background","background_color_b":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient_b":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image_b":false,"text_mode_b":"dark","background":"No Background","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","size":["Wide"],"id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"Captioning Services","column_1":"All instructional media should include captions to ensure accessibility for all students.<\/p>\n
Faculty and staff can request captioning services through ACC.<\/p>\n
Submit a Media Captioning Request<\/a><\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#fff9c4","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","size":["Wide"],"id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"two_columns","heading":"Development Tools","column_1":"
Use these tools to share course information and support student learning:<\/p>\n
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- Blackboard<\/a> \u2013 Add content to online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses. Engage students with discussion forums, wikis, quizzes, journals, and an online gradebook so they can track their progress.<\/li>\n
- Respondus\u00a04.0<\/a> \u2013 Develop and manage exams from any device. Upload tests directly to Blackboard and secure them using the Blackboard Respondus LockDown Browser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","background_a":"No Background","background_color_a":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient_a":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image_a":false,"text_mode_a":"dark","column_2":"
Enhance your online presence and course engagement with these tools:<\/p>\n
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- Google Sites<\/a> \u2013 Build a personal or course webpage to share your biography, syllabi and other resources.<\/li>\n
- Panopto<\/a> \u2013 A lecture capture tool to record and share course videos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Need help?<\/strong> Visit the Teaching Consultations & Support page<\/a> for assistance using these tools.<\/p>\n","background_b":"No Background","background_color_b":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient_b":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image_b":false,"text_mode_b":"dark","background":"Color","background_color":"","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","size":["Wide"],"id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"
Micro-Credentials at ACC<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nDid you know that Austin Community College offers faculty, staff, and students the opportunity to earn a micro-credential? Short, flexible micro-credentials from ACC can add relevant skills to your students\u2019 accomplishments. Micro-credentials are a student-facing units of learning validated through an instructional program (credit and continuing education alike). Digital badges are digital\/graphic representation of skills, achievements, or micro-credentials earned by an individual.<\/p>\n
As a faculty member, you can develop a micro-credential or badge for your students. Student facing badges fall into one of three different categories: micro-credentials or participation and achievement badges.<\/a> All departments can offer badges, though different types of badges require different approval levels.<\/p>\n
- Panopto<\/a> \u2013 A lecture capture tool to record and share course videos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Respondus\u00a04.0<\/a> \u2013 Develop and manage exams from any device. Upload tests directly to Blackboard and secure them using the Blackboard Respondus LockDown Browser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","background_a":"No Background","background_color_a":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient_a":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image_a":false,"text_mode_a":"dark","column_2":"
- View examples in the Learning Depot<\/a> \u2013 Explore instructional media projects produced by the TLED Academic Technology Team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Learn More<\/a> \u2013 Access tutorials and resources for lecture capture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Phone:<\/strong> (512) 223\u20119433<\/li>\n
- Contact ACC\u2019s Copyright Officer for questions and resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","background_a":"No Background","background_color_a":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient_a":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image_a":false,"text_mode_a":"dark","column_2":"
- Place materials on reserve<\/a> \u2013 Set aside textbooks or other materials for your classes.<\/li>\n
- Request an information literacy session<\/a> for your class to build research skills.<\/li>\n
- Barnes & Noble Adoption Knowledge Base<\/a> \u2013 Explore step-by-step instructions and support.<\/li>\n
- Order textbooks through Barnes & Noble<\/a> \u2013 Read how to select and order textbooks using the Adoption & Insight Portal.<\/li>\n
- Information about ACC First Day Classes<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Submit First Day Courses<\/a> \u2013 Faculty portal to request First Day courses.<\/li>\n