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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 2016 18% 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 Cañada 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.
Questions?