Instructional Technologist Justification for a permanent fulltime classified position Presented by: Lale Yurtseven Business Department Seasoned Online Instructor!

Needs Assessment  Increase in online and hybrid courses. (Spring % of total enrollment at the College was in distance education)  Transition to a new learning management system (Canvas).  Upgrades/changes to current and future LMS.  Need for support and training for new and existing faculty, staff, administration, and students.  Constant changes in the technological environment impacts online LMS.

Alignment with District Strategic Plan  Supporting Goal #3: Expand program delivery options, including the use of instructional technology to support student learning and scheduling options to accommodate adult learners  Expand online classes and programs. Integrate Quality Matters across all online offerings.  Expand technology in the classroom and make appropriate faculty training available.

Alignment with Cañada College Strategic Plan Enrollment Management Goals  Increase the Distance Education course sections, especially in Career Technology and Education (CTE).  Increase late-start DE offerings.  Offer online certificate and/or degree programs.

Distance Education Strategic Plan  Goal #1: Broaden distance education course offerings to meet the needs of Can ̃ ada students.  Goal #2: Develop a community of well-trained DE faculty members  Goal #3: Increase student awareness, retention, and success

Some Important Duties and Responsibilities  Develop and Maintain DE web presence.  Assist and train faculty with new LMS and upgrades.  Develop instructional tutorials, demos, etc. for faculty, students, staff and admin.  Assist staff in creating presentations using graphics, audio, video, and animation.  Keeps current and makes recommendations on educational best practices, instructional resources, and instructional technologies to support teaching and learning.  Serve as the “go to” person for faculty with LMS issues.

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