EDIT 010     Computers and Digital Media in Education     3 Units

Students will learn how to effectively implement instructional technology into an educational environment. Students will explore how online learning technology, combined with pedagogy, digital media, and educational applications can be used to develop an engaging teaching and learning experience.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

EDIT 015     Online Course Design: Theory and Practice     3 Units

This course introduces students to the foundations and practices at the heart of the differences between the online and traditional classroom. Students will gain proficiency in the unique qualities and perspectives of online teaching. It will also walk students through the pertinent federal, state, and local regulations impacting online teaching, to set them on a path to designing successful online courses. Central to the design skills that students will gain is the effective use of digital tools that form the online learning management system (LMS). Digital tools that are integrated into the LMS are also covered, as well as other tools that cover basic graphic design as well as audio and video production that enhance student learning and equitable access for all students.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

EDIT 022     Online Course Development     3 Units

This course teaches the skills and knowledge necessary to create effective online learning environments using the current Course Management System (CMS). Students will explore examples of the content, learn to navigate the interface, add tools and content, and perform basic course management functions. This course also integrates the Course Design Rubric to train faculty how to not just build courses in the CMS, but how to build quality courses. Students will learn to customize their courses, focusing on course design, interaction and collaboration, assessment, and learner support. By the end of the course they should have an in depth understanding of Canvas tools and be ready to begin using this CMS for their classes.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

EDIT 023     Creating Accessible Course Content     3 Units

This course provides an overview of accessibility within online courses, focusing on the skills needed to make a course both technically accessible and usable to a broad range of students. The course covers how to use online tools, including a Course Management System (CMS), to create accessible resources, to retrofit existing resources, and to curate new resources. The focal point of the course is learning how to use editors (both in a CMS and in common software, such as Microsoft Word) to enhance accessibility.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

EDIT 025     Copyright and Creativity in Digital Learning     2 Units

This course explores copyright and fair use laws as they apply to educators. The purpose is to build the responsibility among educators to prepare students with the essential 21st-century copyright and fair use skills to be successful in the digital world.

Lecture Hours: 2  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

EDIT 026     Women in STEM     3 Units

Students will explore new emerging technologies and strategies for combating the social, economic and political barriers to recruiting and retaining women in STEM fields. Women's contributions towards the advancement of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields and their under-representation will be covered.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

EDIT 027     Adopting and Integrating Open Education Resources (OER)     2 Units

The purpose of this course is to help participants develop better workflows and streamline the process of integrating Open Education Resources (OER) into any learning environment. This course is designed to demonstrate how to find, adapt, and use OER.

Lecture Hours: 2  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

EDIT 502     Adult Education Foundations     0 Units

In this course, candidates will learn the historical, legal, social, political and economic perspectives of Adult Education. They will understand how Adult Education can serve their region to enrich the local common workers, parents, and community members. They will be able to describe adult education funding sources, as well as the local, state and federal structure of Adult Education and how those structures impact the adult education program. They will understand the California Adult Education Program (CAEP) and the requirements for accurate, timely reporting. They will identify sources for current research as well as understand the principles of teaching adult learners, and the theories of adult development stages, brain-based learning, and self-directed learning. Candidates will also demonstrate strategies to foster self-esteem and respect, and how to communicate effectively with their students, along with conflict resolution. Candidates will also prepare a personal teaching philosophy based on theories of adult learning.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

EDIT 503     Adult Education Curriculum and Instruction     0 Units

This course focuses on the curriculum and instructional planning, technology in the classroom, and student assessment. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to develop standards-based instruction that reflects critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and effective communication. They will show the ability to plan challenging and culturally relevant curriculum to meet their student's needs. They will use appropriate resources critical to the instruction and be Candidates will be aware of personal and institutional bias to increase teaching effectiveness, and use differentiated instruction whenever needed. They will be able to use a variety of teaching strategies to ensure English language learners understand what is being taught, and adjust instruction based on student assessment. Candidates will show the ability to deliver appropriate instructional goals and objectives and use appropriate strategies to achieve this. They will encourage students' success by offering a variety of options to demonstrate the learning outcomes, including discussion groups and study circles. They will promote a positive student attitude and help facilitate the development of self-directed learning. Candidates will ensure that assessments are aligned to instruction, and check student's prior knowledge to gauge where their learning sequence should begin. They will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of their instruction and adjust as necessary. Candidates will show how to monitor student progress through formal and informal assessment and keep records of their student's achievement. .

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

EDIT 504     Professionalism in Adult Education     0 Units

Candidates demonstrate an awareness of student assessment, placement, and guidance services. They demonstrate how to access and interact with services from schools, community agencies and organizations to help improve student achievement. Candidates show the ability to assist students to identify personal and career goals in adult education along with knowledge of federal, state and district requirements, and work site policies. Candidates will interact with professional organizations related to adult education and the importance of maintaining ongoing professional development. Candidates understand the need to maintain accurate student records, what their rights as teachers are, and the need to maintain relationships with adult education stakeholders. Candidates will prepare a professional development plan based on the Adult Education Teacher Competencies Self-Assessment.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

EDIT 505     Adult Education Portfolio     0 Units

Candidates will create a portfolio that includes the candidate's personal teaching philosophy, two completed lesson plans, professional development plan based on the results of the Adult Education Teacher Competencies Self-Assessment, cover letter to prospective employers, current resume and Edjoin profile.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC