Self-Paced Workshops

Self-Paced Workshops

The eLC offers workshops that are live, via Zoom, as well as self-paced workshops hosted in Canvas. Anyone with a Collin College Canvas account can register for a self-paced workshop. Self-paced workshops may have assessments that are required in order to obtain a certificate. There is no time limit on a course and once enrolled, the course will remain in your Canvas account. 


For Faculty and Staff

Teaching and Learning with AITeaching and Learning with AI

The Collin Organization for Artificial Intelligence Development (CO-AID) committee, in conjunction with the eLC, has created Teaching and Learning with AI, a resource providing information and assistance in navigating the use of artificial intelligence in Collin classes.

Self-Enroll in Teaching and Learning with AI


Addressing Accessibility at Collin College

This self-paced workshop has three levels that are scaffolded.

  • Digital accessibility
  • Canvas accessibility tools
  • Creating accessible Microsoft Office content
  • Universal Design for Learning

Self-Enroll in Addressing Accessibility at Collin College


LinkedIn Learning Paths

LinkedIn Learning Paths are curated collections of related video courses, essentially "playlists," designed to guide you through a structured learning experience on a specific topic. They are organized to provide a comprehensive and sequential learning journey. 

Professional Soft Skills Learning Pathway

Learn how to excel in any job by mastering essential professional soft skills. Develop the skills that hiring managers value most, from emotional intelligence and critical thinking to teamwork and addressing unconscious bias.

Essential Microsoft Office 365 Learning Pathway

Essential Office 365 skills including, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and OneDrive.

Advanced Microsoft Office 365 Learning Pathway

Learn advanced techniques for the Microsoft Office tools including, Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and new features of Office 365.

Technology Customer Service Learning Pathway

This is the ideal pathway for any technology customer services staff member. Courses include IT help desk, general customer service, and time management. 

Skills for Managers Learning Pathway

This pathway is a good learning opportunity for new and experienced managers. Courses include leading and working in teams, leadership ethics, managing difficult conversations, motivating people, and growing relationships. 

Introduction to Web Accessibility Learning Pathway

Introductory videos about what is accessibility, why it matters and basic concepts.


For Teachers, Trainers, and Others Who are in Contact with Students

EdTech Tools at Collin College

Discover educational technology tools that can be utilized in the classroom or online. The tools are categorized on the homepage. Tool details will include information about utilization, application, examples, and external resources. Do you know of a great tool that is not listed? Please complete the EdTech Tools Update form

Self-Enroll in EdTech Tools at Collin College


Honorlock Essentials: A Faculty Guide to Online Proctoring

After successfully completing this mini course, learners will be able to effectively enable Honorlock on Canvas Quizzes for online proctoring.

  1. Enable Honorlock
  2. Honorlock Best Practices
  3. Viewing Results
  4. Honorlock Support

Self-Enroll in Honorlock Essentials


Section 504 and Title II of the ADA

  1. Legal Requirements, Definitions, and Types of Disabilities
  2. Prohibited Discrimination
  3. Academic Adjustments and Auxiliary Aids
  4. Process and Implementation
  5. Counseling and Placement Services
  6. Behavior Issues
  7. Disability Services at Collin College
  8. Common Accommodations and Assistive Technologies
  9. Online Accommodations and Faculty Right and Responsibilities
  10. Practical Tips and Best Practices

Self-Enroll in Section 504 and Title II of the ADA


Teaching with Canvas at Collin College

  1. Navigate within the Canvas LMS as a teacher and student
  2. Integrate basic features of Canvas LMS into their pedagogy
  3. Utilize Canvas features to construct the framework and essential foundation of a course

Self-Enroll in Teaching with Canvas


Canvas Gradebook

  1. Set up gradebook
  2. Create different types of assignments
  3. Utilize assignment groups
  4. Use SpeedGrader to enter grades
  5. Adding extra credit to a course gradebook
  6. View and apply gradebook options
  7. Use gradebook actions
  8. Understand and adjust the gradebook colors and icons
  9. Set and apply gradebook policies
  10. Dropping grades
  11. Set up and utilize grade schemes
  12. View course and student analytics

Self-Enroll in the Canvas Gradebook Workshop

eLearning Center

Monday - Thursday: 8am – 6pm
Friday: 8am – 5pm
Available via Zoom, phone, email, and by appointment
The fastest way to contact any eLC staff member:
Phone: 972.881.5870
Email: eLC@collin.edu 

The eLC creates and supports dynamic, engaging online experiences to teach, learn, and work 

eLC Campus Locations:

Frisco Campus, H230
Andrew Campbell, Instructional Designer
Nick Eckel, Instructional Technologist
James Quillen, eLearning Assistant

iCollin CHEC Campus, 146
Ophelia Eftekhar, Instructional Designer

McKinney Campus, LA232
Ben Miro, Senior Instructional Designer
Nathan Courtright, Instructional Technologist
Andrea Jones, eLearning Assistant

Plano Campus, L257
Brad Hennigan, Senior Instructional Designer
Tyler Coleman, Instructional Technologist
Somayyeh Safaei Rezaei, eLearning Assistant

Technical Campus, A112
Matthew Stilson, Instructional Designer

Wylie Campus, LB204

Bridget Vosloo, Instructional Designer
Roy Brookshire, Instructional Technologist
Hannah Kallas, eLearning Assistant

Manager of eLearning Projects and Production
Summer Helm

Director eLearning
Pamela Darling-Facio
Telephone: 972.881.5914
email: pdarlingfacio@collin.edu

Executive Director Technology Support
Ann Blackman
Telephone: 972.516.5016
email: ablackman@collin.edu