Take a Look at Some of This Year’s Conferences
Have you taken a look at the conferences listed on GCC’s blog for this academic year? If so, you’ve noticed…
Small Steps to a Better Online Course
Like so many summers before, I spent the month of June in visions of grandeur about changing my online course…
5 Canvas Tips to a Fabulous Fall 2021 Start
A new semester is right around the corner; start your semester off smoothly with these 5 quick Canvas tips! Update Notification Preferences – Canvas…
No more SMS notifications from Canvas
On July 31, 2021, Canvas SMS notifications for Announcements and Grading reached their end of life. Students used to be…
YouTube recently announced any Unlisted videos that were uploaded before January 1st, 2017 will have their visibility status set to…
Video Backgrounds Available in Google Meet
As of mid-June 2021, we have the ability to use a video as a background in Google Meet. You can…
This video demonstrates using the new layout coming to Google Meet by June 10, 2021. Here are some really helpful…
What are Lightboard Videos?
What is a Lightboard? A Lightboard is a device that allows an instructor the opportunity to record themselves teaching and…
Reflection and Salvage
A 45-minute talk this Friday afternoon (April 30), and a good read. Many in the GCC community are working out…
It’s Time for Students to “RSVP” for Class
Need a short and easy assignment that allows you to assess learning at multiple levels? Have students RSVP for class!…
Friends, Food, and Fun
Organizations seem to be managing the virtual conference. I think I have attended quite a variety of styles in the…
Canvas Assignment Submission Update
Canvas made an update to their system. When submitting an assignment, students used to select the ‘Submit Assignment’ button, now…
I’m Not Perfect, And I Don’t Need to Apologize for It
There is a beautiful children’s song by The Laurie Berkner Band called I’m Not Perfect. In one of the verses,…
Taking a Mid-Term Pulse in Your Online Class
When I began teaching online some years ago, I was stunned by the absence of in-the-moment feedback I was used to from my face-to-face students. A raised eyebrow letting me know there was doubt . . .
✨ Announcing: New Faculty Leaders! ✨
We are pleased to announce the following faculty have agreed to serve GCC in their respective roles starting in Fall…
