One of the things about higher education is, we are always pushing students to challenge their understanding of the world and explore new ideas. Today, at PPCC, we all being pushed as we move our in-person classes to remote instruction. There will be challenges and frustrations for all involved. However, with challenges come chances to … Continue reading Into the Unknown, Time to Learn!

Over the last few weeks, I've been asked by a number of instructors about one "free" tool or another and how it would work in their classes. Most of the time, I was less enthusiastic than the instructor about the tool. See many of these "free" tools comes with costs hidden at first. Online tools, … Continue reading Free Puppies

(UPDATE 3/30) Change did come when we were given the shelter at home order. However, eLearning can still be reached at e.Learning@ppcc.edu or by calling 502.3555. Please note- if you email or call someone directly and they don't respond within a business day, please reach out to the general contacts above. As the college buildings … Continue reading eLearning Goes Remote

I've taught online courses every semester since the fall of 2003. Every fall, summer and spring, I'd get my materials together, organize and hopefully optimize them for my students to learn. Then, when the first day would come, I'd meet the students online with Introduction Discussions, while answering emails and phone calls while the students … Continue reading Remote Instruction vs. Online Courses

eLearning is putting out a lot of D2L "sparks" this week. Today, I made it a point to walk the faculty offices here at Rampart twice. I know Jacque, Marc and Rob each spent time in the faculty offices at Centennial today as well. How do we have time to walk the offices with the … Continue reading Putting out Sparks, Avoiding Forest Fires

Take Care of Yourself First When boarding a flight, they always tell you if the oxygen masks drop down, put yours on first before assisting others. The same applies to courses moved online because of a campus closure. If you or a member of your immediate family becomes ill, notify through your department communication chain … Continue reading 5 Tips for Handling a Move to Online Courses