Teaching And Learning Center

About The TLC

Located in Room 2410 in the Multi-Disciplinary Building, the Teaching and Learning Center is an 1,879 square-foot room that features 14 workstations, tables for discussion and laptop usage, wireless connectivity, and a Professional Development lounge.

TLC Mission Statement

The mission of the Teaching and Learning Center is to inspire and enable faculty to enhance teaching and learning through the effective use of instructional technologies. Providing quality resources and focused training and support, the TLC is the hub of the college's professional development activities that contribute to the pedagogical and technical knowledge of LPC faculty, staff, and administrators. The TLC also provides leadership, coordination, and management of the college's web site,  instructional technology efforts, and Distance Education efforts. Ultimately, TLC work will result in student-centered courses that allow all students, including those with disabilities, to reach their educational goals.

Key Services

• Provide pedagogical and technical training and support to faculty integrating technology into their curricula, designing hybrid courses and designing online courses. This training and support are done face-to-face and online.
• Lead the Distance Education efforts in addressing and solving issues relating to all aspects of DE, including curriculum, strategic planning, policies and procedures, scheduling and writing reports.
• Coordinate the delivery of all web-enhanced, hybrid and online courses.
• Administer the college's course management system to ensure continuous, optimal efficiency of courses.
• Administer the college's web content management system, and train and support those utilizing it.
• Train and support faculty and staff on how to make their web content accessible to all students, particularly those with disabilities.

TLC Useage Guidelines

 In order to provide a high level of service, the Teaching and Learning Center staff would appreciate continued cooperation in the following areas:

Contact

The TLC's service hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The TLC is staffed by Timothy Druley, Webmaster; Wanda Butterly, Instructional Technology Specialist; and Scott Vigallon, Instructional Technology Coordinator. The phone number is 925.424.1655.