Professional Development Opportunities

Glendale, CA — Pacific Time

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Insights Open Office Hours

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Drop in for Insights Open Office Hours with Yvette! Organization: Learning Outcome Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: For the Love of Learning! Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 324.

A Project-Based Learning Showcase

Engaging Students PD , Move beyond the textbook. See how students are solving real-world problems using data. Join us for an insightful hyflex presentation by GCC Math Instructor, Anastasia Voit, on the power of Project-Based Learning in the Statistics classroom. Why project-based learning (PBL)? Project-Based Learning replaces traditional testing with authentic data analysis, fostering statistical literacy and student agency. This approach offers a robust, equitable alternative to high-stakes exams by letting students own their inquiries and findings. Who should attend? Whether you are already experimenting with alternative assessments or are simply curious about how to make your course more engaging and student-centered, this session is for you! Organization: Math Division. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Anastasia Voit. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. San Gabriel Building 379*, Zoom.

Spring Refresh: Student Engagement

Engaging Students PD This professional development workshop explores strategies for increasing meaningful student engagement through intentional course design aligned with the CVC-OEI Course Design Rubric. Participants will examine ways to build instructor presence through announcements, communication practices, and clear communication plans that support student connection and success. The session will also highlight techniques for designing engaging discussion prompts, encouraging student-to-student interaction, and incorporating active learning strategies into online and hybrid courses. Faculty will leave with practical approaches to creating a more interactive, supportive, and learner-centered course environment. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Nune Dervishian. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/85220410794. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Zoom.

Insights Training

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Faculty will learn to use the new Assessment Application Insights. They will learn how to create rubrics and assign SLOs to assignments. The dates and times will vary to accommodate all faculty. Organization: Curriculum & Instruction Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: FLEX. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/89299531265. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Zoom.

Short Film Screening Series: ANZAC

Building Belonging PD , This short film series put on by FTVM department offers an opportunity to learn more about minority filmmakers and for students and faculty to connect on cinema/art and how it relates to our present experiences. This event will focus on filmmakers from Australia/New Zealand. Organization: Film, Television, and Media. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, May 28, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. San Gabriel Building 334*.

Insights Training

Insights Open Office Hours

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Drop in for Insights Open Office Hours with Yvette! Organization: Learning Outcome Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: For the Love of Learning! Monday, June 1, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 324.

How can I get Captions for my Videos?

Engaging Students PD You created a video - now what? This workshop will demonstrate how to use 3C Media Solutions to caption and support your video instruction.Participants will learn how to upload, organize, and share instructional videos using this free California Community Colleges platform. Discover how 3C Media integrates seamlessly with Canvas and supports student learning through streaming, embedding, and free captioning services. Whether you teach online, hybrid, or in-person, 3C Media provides an easy way to create more accessible and student-centered course content. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: PD Credit Pending Approval. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/86966069374. Thursday, June 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Zoom.