Online Teaching

Quick Links

Please note that you will need to log in using your Chabot Outlook email credentials to submit these forms.

Canvas sandbox: Request a sandbox for personal, peer, or department use

Academic course preparation and planning
Shared resources among colleagues (not student-facing)
Faculty prioritization, sabbaticals, etc.

Canvas access

Request access for a co-instructor or team teacher
Request access for a course evaluator
Request access for an embedded tutor or other authorized user

Student Hub: Request a banner on the Student Hub in Canvas

Zoom: Request a licensed Zoom account

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I am a new hire. When can I expect Canvas access?

A: It takes 2-3 business days after you being listed on the course schedule as Instructor of Record for Canvas to recognize you as a valid user.

Please direct questions about your Instructor of Record status to your division’s senior administrative assistant. They will coordinate with your assigned scheduler(s).

Q: How do I process an incomplete in my Canvas course?

A: The process begins with the Incomplete contract provided by Admissions & Records.

Complete the Incomplete Contract.
Obtain the student's signature.
Submit the completed contract to A&R.
Email Instructional Technology the following information for each Incomplete:
- Student name and W number
- Course CRN
- When to close Canvas access (the date the Incomplete expires)
Add the incomplete section to missing assignments.

Complete instructions are located in "Processing an Incomplete for a Student" (you will need access to Tools for Teaching for this resource).

Q: I am a new Canvas user. Does Chabot offer training?

A: Yes! We offer several means of year-round support.

Drop by office hours every Thursday from 10-11 AM via Zoom
Email (cc-onlineteaching@chabotcollege.edu)
Individual appointments

Our Canvas site, Tools for Teaching, provides even more on-demand resources.

Multiple workshops every week during spring and fall (full schedule on the Tools home page)
Photo and (captioned) video tutorials with full step-by-step instructions
Workshop slides, activities, and other helpful tips

Q: How do I log into Canvas for the first time?

Navigate to Canvas using Chrome. You may want to bookmark the site for easy future access.
Enter your W number (including the W).
Enter your default password (the first two letters of both your first and last names - all in lowercase - followed by the last four digits of your W number).

Q: How do I reset my Canvas password?

If you try to reset your password by clicking on Forgot Password, Canvas will send a reset link to your Chabot email account. We are also able to reset your password. Please email us for assistance.

Once you successfully log in for the first time (or after a successful password reset), please change your password for security reasons.

Need Additional Support?

We in the Instructional Technology department are happy to support Chabot administrators, faculty, and classified professionals with Canvas, online accessibility, and distance education needs.

Office hours every Thursday from 10-11 AM via Zoom
Email (cc-onlineteaching@chabotcollege.edu)
By appointment

While our initials are “IT,” Instructional Technology does not handle support for MyPortal, email, or campus hardware. Please direct these questions to the following.

Help Desk

MyPortal, Banner, and Outlook (email)

Chabot IT

Campus phones, voicemail, computers, classroom technology, and copiers

Faculty Resources

Tools for Teaching

We are proud to offer Tools for Teaching to Chabot faculty. In this frequently updated Canvas resource, you'll find:

Canvas Tutorials and FAQs
Accessibility and UDL guides
Design Resources (including grab-and-go templates and design elements)
Workshops and Training info
Web-Enhanced Tools

If you are a current faculty member but do not have access to Tools, please let us know. We'll send your invite as soon as possible.

TechConnect Zoom

Licensed Zoom accounts are needed to host meetings longer than 15 minutes. If you need a licensed Zoom account to hold class or office hours, please let us know. We will send instructions with your Zoom confirmation email for connecting Canvas and Zoom.

Check out our Zoom resources page for instructions, FAQs, and more. This page is part of our Tools for Teaching faculty resource in Canvas.

Additional resources

Canvas Guides

Make use of Canvas Instructor Guides to start getting familiar with Canvas.

Training and Workshops

Information regarding training opportunities changes frequently. Links and descriptions will be sent out to your Campus email on a regular basis. Please stay tuned for updates.

Professional Development Opportunities

Online and Hybrid Learning offers a way to meet the changing needs of the students in the community by providing flexible learning options, varied teaching and learning experiences, increased access to information and approachability of education opportunities. We hope these resources will provide solid foundational material as you explore the possibilities of online teaching.

California Virtual Campus - Online Education Initiative
The CVC-OEI represents a comprehensive and collaborative program that leverages effective practices and technology to significantly increase the opportunity for higher education degree attainment in California.
The Online Network of Educators
@One provides training and professional development to support the effective use of digital tools and platforms for online teaching and learning.
The Vision Resource Center
Formerly Professional Learning Network and Lynda.com, the VRC offers free resources to California Community College faculty, staff, administrators and trustees. Participate in online learning and join communities of practice around the concepts and skills necessary to ensure our students and our colleges achieve their full potential.

Process to Teach Online

Learn about COOL (Committee On Online Learning)

COOL typically starts up in week 3 each semester. For additional information, please contact COOL co-chairs Christy Davis Roza or Najla Abrao.

Currently Teaching Online

RESOURCES

Sharing Resources - Canvas Commons

Canvas Commons makes it easy to share your Canvas course or other resources with other faculty. Shared resources can be made available to all CLPCCD faculty or to just a select group of faculty at Chabot.

Additional Resources

Video closed-captioning: 3C Media
Canvas Instructor Guide

Canvas Training - Online

Canvas Overview (6 minutes)
Canvas: First Look (30 minutes)
- Introduction to the Canvas environment, login procedure, and global navigation.
- Explore account setup, personal preferences, and communication tools, such as the Inbox and Calendar.
- Learn about other support options available to each Canvas user.
Canvas: Course Basics (1 hour)
- Overview of the layout and features in a Canvas course.
- Learn about the Course Navigation Menu and individual components for delivering content and assessing student performance.
Canvas Video GuideTopic-specific, usually short video tutorial series as provided by Instructure (Canvas). Please be sure to also check out the accompanying Canvas Instructor Guide.
Canvas Tips of the Week

State & Federal Compliance

Best Practices