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The links below will take you to the "Find Learning" portal in MDConnect. Please use either the title or the Course ID to search for the appropriate training

Preventing Harassment on Campus 
RSK1000​

In this self-paced online workshop, participants learn how to define workplace harassment, identify examples of verbal, visual, and physical conduct that can contribute to a hostile work environment and explain where to access Miami Dade College's policy regarding a hostile free working and learning environment. You can begin this workshop at any time the day after you register, but all work must be completed by the end date of the workshop. This workshop should take approximately 1.5 hours; however, you do not have to complete it all at one time. Since this online workshop has sound, your computer should have speakers or a headset.


FERPA Training for Employees 
RSK1001

This workshop is designed to present the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) as it pertains to Miami Dade College. Participant will learn about FERPA regulations, MDC policies and procedures, and resources available concerning student rights and privacy. This is a fully online, self-paced workshop. You can register anytime up through the last week of the workshop. Workshop length: Approximately 45 minutes.

 

Sexual Misconduct Prevention
RSK1026
This online training program on sexual violence prevention empowers employees to foster a safe and healthy campus environment. Participants will learn to care for themselves, support their peers, and make decisions that benefit the entire community.

 

Introduction to Title IX of the Education Amendments Act
RSK1116
This training provides an introduction to the purpose of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act, related College policy and procedure, and general guidance for the reporting of an alleged violation.

 

MDC Records Management Basics
RSK1042
This course will introduce Miami Dade College employees to the principles and best practices in Records Management as it pertains to Florida Public Records Law and applicable MDC policies and procedures.

 

MDC Workplace Safety Fundamentals
RSK1044
This workshop contains 8 modules that comprise various topics on Workplace Safety training. The topics include, but are not limited to: general safety orientation, hazard assessment and communication, eye safety and protection, hearing protection etc.


Canvas Getting Started & Communication Tools 
CAN1001

By the end of this workshop, you'll be able to find support, list Canvas technical requirements, navigate its menus, use communication tools, set up your course or account, and copy courses between terms. Additionally, you'll identify best practices following Quality Matters and Canvas Checklists.


All new tutors, lab instructors, instructional assistants and other personnel that deliver supplemental support to students will go through our Tutor Training Intensive Program (TutorTIPs). The first phase involves over 10 hours of training combining face-to-face sessions, online tutorials covering a variety of topics recommended by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) and the National Tutoring Association (NTA) and shadowing. Tutors must complete this phase within the first two weeks being hired to insure that all tutors will have the same foundational skills, be versed in a variety of tutoring modalities, and meet the standards of the accrediting bodies. Additional on-going trainings will be developed and facilitated by tutoring leads at each campus.


CIOL Registration Tutorial

The video and PDF below provide steps to teach you how to enroll for CIOL trainings. For more information, contact your area lead.

Purpose

Formalize training of all tutors in order to provide the best service possible to students.


Overview

Phase 1:
Four hours of online training via TutorLingo on the following topics:

  • Role of a Tutor
  • Learning Theory
  • Tutee Study Skills: Note-Taking, Reading & Testing Strategies
  • Developing Critical Thinking Skills

Four hours of face-to-face trainings with hands-on activities on the following topics:

  • Basic Tutoring Guidelines (Dos and Don'ts)
  • Techniques for Successfully Beginning and Ending a Tutor Session
  • Assertiveness and/or Handling Difficult Students
  • Active Listening and Paraphrasing

Four hours of shadowing an experienced tutor.