Faculty Support

The Trident Innovation Center offers multiple Professional Development opportunities each semester. Check out the Professional Development Opportunities page in the OSH for a list of offerings.  

Make sure you check your email for reminders from the ID team about weekly Professional Development workshops. 

Note: If you do not have access to the OSH, reach out to an Instructional Designer and we can grant you access. 

Also called Maintaining Currency. Per the 2024-2027 MCFA Contract, page 51, faculty must maintain their online certification by completing 9 hours of training from the list of district-approved training annually over a three-year period.   

Learn how to become certified and learn more about your recertification options on the Certification for Online Instruction and POCR in the OSH.  

As instructional designers at Merced College, we collaborate with faculty to enhance the quality of your courses, offering comprehensive support in course creation and organization, syllabus development, creating engaging learning activities, and designing diverse assessment strategies. Our goal is to ensure that every course is both effective and engaging for students.  

Additionally, we offer a Peer Online Course Review program, which provides valuable feedback on course design and counts toward 9 hours of Distance Education (DE) Recertification. This initiative supports our commitment to maintaining high standards in online education, helping instructors refine their courses and stay current with best practices. If you are interested in participating in the POCR process, you can read more on the Certification for Online Instruction and POCR page in the OSH. 

Are you interested in improving your course with more professional videos? Visit the Recording Studio webpage to learn more about the recording studios and how to book a room when you are ready to record! 

Having issues with Canvas? Contact us at [email protected] for a quick response! Faculty and staff can stop by the Trident Innovation Center during regular hours for in-person assistance as well.

If you are a student and are having trouble accessing Canvas or the MC Portal, or if you are having issues with other technology, please visit the Tech Support page where you can Zoom, call, chat or email for assistance