All new distance learning faculty must complete the New Faculty Onboarding course to teach online at HCC. Once Access Authorization paperwork is completed and accounts are set up, distance learning faculty will be enrolled in the New Faculty Onboarding course. This course covers the basics of navigation, content creation and teaching using Blackboard. Teaching expectations, processes and best practices for effective online instruction are also covered in this course.
You will need to login to Blackboard to view the course. If you do not have a Blackboard account or are unsure of your login credentials, please contact the Office of Distance Learning.
Contact Info
Nichole Pitchford
Director of Distance Learning
[email protected]
252-536-7299
Office of Distance Learning
[email protected]
252-536-7299
Explore Blackboard Learn Help for Instructors webpage to access knowledge base articles, getting started guides and instructional videos.
The Virtual Learning Community is a collaborative effort with the NC Community College system. The VLC supports local colleges’ distance learning initiatives through developing and editing resources for curriculum and continuing education online and blended courses, offering faculty training, and best practice trends and new technologies.
openNCCC is a library of open educational resources that promotes exploration, creation, and collaboration with the goal of enriching teaching and learning in North Carolina and around the world.
NC3ADL is an educational non-profit organization. Membership is open to all persons interested in supporting and promoting Distance Learning in the North Carolina Community College System. NC3ADL is a great resource of professional development for distance learning faculty and staff.
HCC distance learning faculty are required to use a testing program called Respondus. Respondus has a Lockdown Browser that is used to prevent cheating and Respondus Monitor (webcam required) which is used for proctoring of online exams. All online classes are required to have two monitored activities which can easily be accomplished using Respondus.
Check out the Quick Start Guide for Instructors.
For technical support or questions about Respondus, you may contact the Director of Distance Learning at 252-536-7299 or email [email protected]. Additionally, 24/7 Technical Support for faculty can be found at: https://web.respondus.com/support/
