Resources
You can now access workshop material through The Hubnew window. The Hub is ELITE’s virtual space for teaching resources. With new content added
frequently and easy navigation, the Hub provides just-in-time training, quick explanations,
and helpful advice on the art and science of teaching.
View guides and tutorialsnew window on making your multimedia and document files accessible to users.
See other available resources via the Accessibility @ MC homepagenew window.
- Distance Education Issues (PDF,
) - Verification of Compliance with Accreditation-Relevant Federal Regulations (PDF, )
As a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements
(NC-SARA), Montgomery College is approved to offer distance education courses to students
in all NC-SARA states. As a student of an NC-SARA institution, you have expanded access
to educational offerings and better resolution of student complaints in SARA states.
To date, only California is not an SARA state; therefore Montgomery College cannot
offer distance classes to students in this state. See the complete listing of State Contact Information for Online Students (PDF, ) .
For all your need-to-know information about copyright, please visit the Copyright homepagenew window.
Copyright law provides educators with a separate set of rights in addition to fair use, to display (show) and perform (show or play) others' works in the classroom. These rights are in Section 110(1) of the Copyright Act and apply to any work, regardless of the medium. View the TEACH Act pagenew window for more information.
ADA Compliance for Online Courses (PDF, )
Montgomery College Distance Education Course Definitions (PDF, ) - The Distance Education course definitions as of September 2015.
MC Faculty Handbook (PDF, )
On-campus Requirements for Online Faculty (PDF, ) - a recommendation from the Distance Education Task Group (DETG) regarding on-campus
requirements for online faculty.
Quality Matters (PDF, ) - Montgomery College Believes Quality Matters in Online Instruction.
The following documents have been approved by the Montgomery College leadership of both AAUP and management.
Common Course Project (PDF, )
Course Standards (PDF, ) - Standards for Online Courses at Montgomery College.
E-Learning Side Letter (PDF, ) - The understanding reached between the College and the Chapter regarding distance
education course offerings.
Faculty Leave from Distance Education Courses (PDF, ) - Leave for faculty teaching DE courses.
On-Campus Testing for Distance Education Students (PDF, ) - Attached please find a recommendation for faculty teaching on line or blended classes
who prefer to have their students come to a specific campus assessment center to complete
tests. Recommendation was approved by Deans and the Distance Education Advisory Group
and signed by the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs on Oct. 4, 2016.
Resolution of Issues Concerning Faculty Training and Demonstration of Competency (PDF, ) - Memorandum on issues related to faculty training and competency demonstration.
Ideas for Online and Blended Course Syllabi (PDF, ) - suggests items to add to the syllabus of an online or blended course. The document
is based on the current Montgomery College Syllabus Template from the 2009-2010 MC
Faculty Handbook. This companion document contains sample text that can be copied
into your syllabus. Edit the text as needed to fit your course and teaching style.
MC Library has partnered with ELITE to integrate three key library resources and services into each for-credit Blackboard course at MC. Library-integrated content can be found in Blackboard by clicking the library links in your course menu. Visit the Library-Blackboard Integration websitenew window for additional information.
To request Library instruction or other support for Distance Education students, please contact Jenny Hatleberg. Information is also available on the Library’s pagenew window.
Jenny Hatleberg, Distance Education Librarian, 240-567-1685
You can also contact the librarian at each campus for additional support with any resources and services you may need.
Vickie Drake, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, 240-567-7104
Monday, August 19
- New Faculty Orientation Agenda (PDF, )
- Day 1 Presentation (PDF, )
Tuesday, August 20
- Day 2 Presentation (PDF, )
Thursday, August 22
- Day 3 Presentation (PDF, )
The Faculty Program for Active Learning in STEM (GTSTEP/PALS), the Teaching to Increase Diversity and Equity in STEM (TIDESnew window) grant project, and ELITE are happy to bring you the "Teaching Tips of the Month.new window"
What is Pressbooks?
Press books is a digital publishing platform that gives educators freedom and control to develop learning materials that fit their evolving classroom and student needs. Using Press books you can create your own resources, or easily find and adapt existing open resources for your students and learning outcomes.
How to use Pressbooks
- Discover existing open resources using the Press Books Directorynew window. Adopt them as is or easily adapt for your classroom needs.
- Create content in this user-friendly platform and enrich it with videos, multimedia, formative quizzes and more.
- Connect by integrating your course material into your learning management system and enable grade passback using Press books Results.
What do people create with Pressbooks?
- Interactive textbooksnew window
- Student-led publishingnew window
- High enrollment subjects new window
These are just a few examples of the types of learning materials you can create with Pressbooks. Visit the Montgomery College Pressbook Networknew window or connect with Dr. Christine Crefton to learn more.
List of all Master Plans and Initiatives at MCnew window.
The Teaching and Learning Committeenew window, part of the College’s Student Success Network, aims to engage both full-time and part-time faculty in transforming teaching and learning.