Distance Learning faculty at College of the Siskiyous represent a diverse group of dedicated professionals. Whether you are new to our faculty, or are interested in updating your skills, this site is dedicated to supporting your professional development.
If you are new to our faculty, or are interested in distance learning modalities, review the Distance Learning Handbook for a complete overview of Distance Learning guidelines for our campus.
College of the Siskiyous offers distance learning courses, certificates, and programs year-round in a variety of modalities. All Distance Learning courses use the Canvas LMS for their course shells and require an internet-connected computer or mobile device. If you are new to our faculty, or are interested in distance learning modalities, review the Distance Learning Handbook for a complete overview of Distance Learning guidelines for our campus. Faculty that meet the respective requirements can teach in any of the distance learning modalities listed below. Learn more about each modality below.
Online Anytime (asynchronous, with deadlines)
Class takes place Online Anytime (with deadlines), but without scheduled live videoconferences. These courses have weekly assignments and learning activities that require you to participate regularly. Some Online Anytime courses may use an online proctoring service for exams or assessments which may require the use of a webcam.
Online Live (synchronous)
Class takes place online live during scheduled times via Siskiyous Zoom or other synchronous technologies. These live courses have weekly assignments and learning activities that require regular attendance and participation. Course work and other activities may also take place Online Anytime, with deadlines. Some Online Live courses may use an online proctoring service for exams or assessments which may require the use of a webcam.
Hybrid Anytime (asynchronous, with deadlines)
Hybrid courses always have an on-campus presence. Class takes place partially on campus at scheduled times and partially Online Anytime (with deadlines). These courses have weekly assignments and learning activities that require you to participate regularly. Some Hybrid Anytime courses may use an online proctoring service for exams or assessments which may require the use of a webcam.
Hybrid Live (synchronous)
Hybrid courses always have an on-campus presence. Class takes place partially on campus and partially Online Live at scheduled times. These courses have weekly assignments and learning activities that require you to participate regularly. Course work and other activities may also take place Online Anytime, with deadlines. Some Hybrid Live courses may use an online proctoring service for exams or assessments which may require the use of a webcam.
Videoconferenced courses take place at scheduled times on campus and at one, or several, regional classroom locations in Siskiyou County. The classroom sites are connected via Siskiyous Zoom. These courses have weekly assignments and learning activities that require you to participate regularly. Course work and other activities may also take place Online Anytime, with deadlines. Some Videoconferenced courses may use an online proctoring service for exams or assessments which may require the use of a webcam.
For more information, visit our Videoconferencing page.
In 2018, COS joined the CVC-OEI Consortium as part of the Equity Cohort. As a consortium campus, our online courses and programs are featured in the CVC-OEI Finish Faster website which students from all over California can access.
Our courses feature badges for online tutoring, online counseling, student readiness support, and consortium status.
Some COS courses have been quality reviewed by the OEI Course Design Academy, and feature a quality reviewed badge! If you want to learn more about getting your course quality reviewed, contact Maria Elena Fernandez, DE and Instructional Design Coordinator.
As an educational institution, COS is committed to the quality of our students' learning, regardless of location or means of delivery. Given the critical role of instruction in the learning process, COS has documented the faculty skills and requirements uniquely applicable to the online teaching environment.
All current faculty can join the professional development portal and access the site for a menu of professional development pathways and self-paced micro courses.
If you are a full-time faculty member, many of these activities have been pre-approved for flex.
Contact Maria Elena Fernandez (fernandez@siskiyous.edu) if…
These requirements are intended to support high-quality student learning and to clarify expectations for faculty interested in joining our online faculty community.
If your online teaching certifications/badges are within the last three years, you may already be ready to teach online. Please provide evidence of Canvas certification and evidence of an online pedagogy course or online teaching certificate from another entity (such as @One) or campus along with your application materials. Deans in consultation with Canvas Admin will review and approve all certificates.
For assistance with your course shells, your account, or your enrollments contact canvas.admin@siskiyous.edu
For technical assistance 24/7, instructors should access the Help icon in the Canvas main menu and select Canvas Support for Faculty
@One (Online Network of Educators) provides an extensive menu of facilitated courses for online instructors. They also maintain a wonderful collection of resources and articles specific to online learning.
ACUE Webinars: In partnership with institutions of higher education, ACUE prepares, credentials, and provides on-going support to faculty in the use of evidence-based teaching practices that promote student engagement, persistence to graduation, career readiness, and deeper levels of learning.
CCCTechConnect: Funded by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, TechConnect provides digital solutions, training and support to all 116 California Community Colleges, and is hosted at Palomar College.
Email: distlearn@siskiyous.edu
Phone: (530) 938-5520
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