Imparting Knowledge through the internet
Faculty Online
Online teaching provides instructors with greater flexibility to address varying learning styles and use a variety of technologies. Online classes may encourage participation from students who may be uncomfortable participating in a traditional classroom settings. Instructors who teach online also have a wealth of technology at their fingertips to make classes more interesting and engaging.
The Digital Learning Department provides indepth training each term to faculty and adjuncts. By providing comprehensive training on each major tool within the learning management system (LMS), known as PAWS, Digital Learning hopes to instill in each instructor the confidince to impart their knowledge and expertise affectively to each student enrolled in their course(s).
PAWS Information
- NEW Learning Management System Minimum Use
- UPDATED Distance Learning Guidelines (PDF) Approved April 16, 2021.
- PAWS Training and How-to Videos
Faculty Student Account
The best way to view your course and assist your students is with a student account. If a student mentions they cannot see a Discussion Topic, use the student account to see the course from their perspective. You can then troubleshoot on the spot and perhaps fix the issue quickly. This is different from the "View as Banner_Student" option.
Digital Learning in Higher Education – SACSCOC Information
- TBR Distance Education Courses Guidelines
- Guidelines for Addressing DE Courses
- SACSCOC Guidelines for DE Courses
- Any information related to online course development, please contact the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE). The Intent to Create process is for development of strictly online courses. These courses will have a section number beginning with "L" on the schedule. SharePoint site for online development.
- The Online Teaching Certification (OTC) is a required training to teach online classes at Southwest Tennessee Community College. Faculty, Staff, and Administrators interested in teaching online or developing an online course are required to enroll in the OTC virtual course or interactive PAWS sessions and pass 10 quizzes with a score of 80% or higher. Once a passing score is achieved, the PAWS (D2L Brightspace) platform will automatically generate an Online Teaching Certification Certificate for each participant.
- NEW Simple Syllabus Tool: to access Simple Syllabus go to https://southwesttn.simplesyllabus.com
- Call the TN eCampus Helpdesk at (Toll Free) 1-866-895-8429
- Your TN eCampus Faculty/Administrator and Campus Liaison for Southwest is:
Dr. Kim Martin
kmartin@southwest.tn.edu
901-333-4442
More information about TN eCampus courses through Southwest.
Digital Learning in Higher Education – DOE Information
Online Course Development Information
Online Teaching Certification (OTC)
Faculty Tools
TN eCAMPUS