Distance Education
Welcome! This website's aim is to provide information and inspiration for instructors of online and hybrid courses at Southwestern College. What you find here will grow and change as online learning does, so suggestions and requests are always welcomed.
The resources here are focused on teaching online--everything from course design to making videos to accessibility.
Distance Education Resources
Distance Education Training & Support
Learn more about online learning!
DEFT Certification (Distance Education Faculty Training)
Get SWC-certified to teach online or hybrid classes.
DE Policies, Procedures, & Guidelines
Current SWC DE protocol.
DE Mentors
Partner with fellow SWC faculty to learn more about DE.
Additional Resources
Canvas Training & Support
Become familiar with SWC's learning management system.
California Community Colleges (CCC) DE Resources
Align your course content with CCC-endorsed best practices.
Accessibility Resources
Ensure your course content is accessible to all students.
Teaching Tools & Resources
Info on making videos, software and tools, and other tech training materials.
Canvas Faculty Support
If you are SWC faculty looking for Canvas help and technical information/training, there are several options for assistance:
Contact SWC Distance Education
The Online Learning Center (OLC) is located in room 64-344 of the Library at the SWC Chula Vista campus.
General DE inquiries may be emailed to onlinelearning@swccd.edu or please call (619) 482-6595.