Flex Day and Adjunct Orientation: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
August 19th
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Flex Day Activities
Refer to your department chair(s) for approved activities, Zoom links, and meeting locations.
Whether you're a seasoned online instructor or just getting started, this workshop will keep you in the loop and ahead of the curve. From sleek new LMS features to emerging trends and tools shaping virtual instruction, we’ll cover what’s new, what’s improved, and what you’ll want to start using right away. This session is a demonstration only. For hands-on help or deep dives into any tools shown, we encourage you to sign up for our one-on-one sessions or explore additional workshops offered throughout the semester.
Facilitator(s): Brandi Mello and Cherishea Coats, SBCCD Distance Education
Meeting ID: 839 0630 9140
This workshop playlist is designed to empower you with practical tools and insights for nurturing both your emotional and physical health. We believe that true wellness isn't just about the absence of illness, but a state of thriving in all aspects of life.
Provided by the Vision Resource Center
Please complete the workshop evaluation and take a short break.
Make your courses inclusive by design! In this session, we’ll explore the essentials of accessibility in online learning and walk you through the powerful tools built into Canvas to help you get there. Learn how tools like PopeTech and UDOIT can quickly identify and help you address common accessibility barriers, no coding or expert knowledge required.
We’ll also cover foundational accessibility guidelines to keep in mind while designing or updating your course content. This is a demonstration-based workshop. For hands-on assistance or more advanced accessibility strategies, please register for our personalized one-on-one sessions or join us for other related workshops throughout the semester
Facilitator(s): Cherishea Coats and Brandi Mello, SBCCD Distance Education
Meeting ID: 865 5316 8596
This online workshop playlist is designed for anyone looking to build a more inclusive and equitable environment. Through a series of engaging videos, interactive exercises, and thought-provoking examples, you'll learn to recognize and address unconscious biases, understand the importance of diverse perspectives, and develop practical strategies for promoting equity.
Provided by the Vision Resource Center
Please complete the workshop evaluation.
Have you checked out Harmonize yet? There is still time! Discover effective methods for fostering engaging discussions in the classroom while simplifying the grading process by integrating Harmonize into your Canvas course. Learn how to design discussions that promote critical thinking, encourage student participation, and enhance learning outcomes. Additionally, explore strategies for grading these discussions efficiently and equitably, allowing you to save time without compromising quality. If time allows, we will also discuss other elements of Harmonize during this workshop.
Facilitator(s): Facilitator(s): Cherishea Coats and Brandi Mello, SBCCD Distance Education
Meeting ID: 847 6202 0896
This Zoom session will provide an overview of the key points covered in the two, four-hour Caring Campus trainings. Everyone is welcome to attend—whether you’re new to Caring Campus or already participated in the trainings. If you’ve attended before, we encourage you to join us again to help reinforce the topics and support your colleagues in learning more about how we can continue building a welcoming and supportive campus culture together.
Please complete the workshop evaluation and take a short break.
Come and learn the benefits of membership and retirement options with Schools First Credit Union.
Facilitator(s): Alexis McCall and Erica Luna, SFFCU Membership Development Specialist/Educational Partnership Liaison
Meeting ID: 899 5946 8005
Please take time to complete a workshop evaluation for the workshops attended throughout the day
Adjunct Orientation
Facilitated by Keith Wurtz
Location: CCR 151 (Roadrunner cafe)
Make your courses inclusive by design! In this session, we’ll explore the essentials of accessibility in online learning and walk you through the powerful tools built into Canvas to help you get there. Learn how tools like PopeTech and UDOIT can quickly identify and help you address common accessibility barriers, no coding or expert knowledge required.
We’ll also cover foundational accessibility guidelines to keep in mind while designing or updating your course content. This is a demonstration-based workshop. For hands-on assistance or more advanced accessibility strategies, please register for our personalized one-on-one sessions or join us for other related workshops throughout the semester
Facilitators: Brandi Mello, SBCCD Distance Education
Location: CCR 151 (Roadrunner cafe)
Please take time to complete an evaluation.
Dean - Dan Word
Location: CCR 233
Interim Associate Dean - Amanda Ward
Location: CCR 247 (Admin conference room)
Dean - Sara Butler
Location: CCR 151 (Roadrunner cafe)
Dean - Jeff Smith
Location: CCR 219
