Certification
Distance Education Certification
Recertification Requirements: multiple pathways!
Not a standardized, one-size-fits-all recertification process.
Aim: recognize and build upon what faculty are already doing.
- Flexibility: faculty choose to complete 1 pathway within 3 years. Once you complete recertification, the clock (3 years) begins again.
- POCR (rigorous, best for frequent online instructors)
- FRC-led course (Recertification)
- Workshops (FRC, @One, etc.)
- Course Survey (work one-on-one to design an online course; focus on course quality & RSI)
Certification is tracked via Canvas Parchment
After going to the link above and logging in, click on My Badges at the top center
(see video here)
You can view all of your FRC/SBCC badges at the same site. All badges expire 3 years from the issue date.
When you complete recertification, the new badge expires 3 years from the date issues (it does not extend 3 years from the current expiration date).
If you complete an SBCC self paced course that meets the 10 hour requirement, a recertification badge will be issued automatically upon completion. This new badge will expire 3 years from the date issued.
If you complete multiple webinars or short trainings, you will need to keep track of the proof of attendance. Once you meet the minimum of 10 hours of Distance Education focused training, you can submit your certification using this form.
If you complete a training course or certification outside of SBCC that meets the minimum 10 hours of Distance Education focused training, you can submit that proof using the same form.
What qualifies as Distance Education focused training?
Training focused on Canvas, Online Pedagogy, Instructor presence, Online Design, RSI
(regular and substantive interaction), Video based instruction (zoom, canvas studio,
Wevideo, etc). These can be online or in-person training at SBCC, @One, or another
institution.
What qualifies as proof?
A certificate or completion screen stating what was covered in the training, and the
number of hours spent. This can look like a certificate, email, or screenshot.
SBCC Self-Paced Courses
Click the title of the training below to sign up using your Pipeline Canvas account. Each of the courses below earns a badge and can be used toward recertification.
Canvas Certification (Level 1) (8 hours)
Covers the basics of using Canvas, including setup, gradebook, discussions, assignments, quizzes, and communication tools.
FRC Canvas Respondus Training (90 min)
If you plan to use Respondus for your quizzes and/or exams, please complete this course.
Canvas Studio (2 hours)
This Canvas Studio training course is intended to provide an overview of how instructors can use Canvas Studio as a tool for engaging students, recording video inside Canvas, and creating and assessing assignments.
Distance Education Recertification (10 hours)
Focus on RSI
The Online Teaching Recertification Course, which focuses on Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI), is designed to support you not only in meeting recertification requirements but in making your teaching presence visible, intentional, and meaningful in online courses. More information on RSI and Accreditation.
