The North Seattle Community College Teaching
and Learning Center supports and encourages the continuous improvement of teaching
and learning for all members of the college community. We:
Our
Mission
- Encourage
the college community to explore new styles and methodologies of instruction,
classroom support and the delivery of student services
Professional
development is vital to the continued success of the college. Tap into
life-long creativity in the Teaching and Learning Center!
The TLC is located
in LB 3231C, which is on the third floor of the library building, on the
NE corner. You can find a map with our location on campus, our open hours and use policy,
and the TLC's address here.
What
We Offer
The
lab area provides both
PC and Macintosh computers for general use. This area is designed
to provide easy access to computers for faculty and staff who need a particular
type of software or hardware to which they might not otherwise have access.
Help and tutoring is readily available. There are also scanners, CD-ROM burners,
and color and black and white printers.
The
classroom area hosts a variety of pedagogical and technological workshops each
quarter. An average of 30 - 40 workshops are offered each quarter on
a variety of subjects. The classroom has both PCs and Macs for use during workshops.
The
conference room provides a place for meetings, pedagogical workshops, and general
discussions on a wide range of subjects. Part-time
instructors can also use the conference room as a work space to grade papers,
prepare lecture notes, or create course materials.
- Focus
on issues of pedagogy and technology as they relate to the changing dynamic
of professional development
- Provide
professional development training and resources for all faculty and staff
in order to promote excellence and innovation in the classroom and on campus
- Maintain
a climate of openness for all faculty and staff, fostering communication,
diversity, learning, and a sense of community
- Create
an environment wherein the campus community explores the frontiers of their
profession and experiments with new techniques and concepts.
