Distance Education & Technology Committee Resources
Documents
Useful Links
- CVC-OEI Course Design Rubric
- AVC Distance Education
- CCC Online Education Initiative
- AVC Technical Training Course
Accessibility Resources
- W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Quick Reference
A check list for making your site fully compliant with current web accessibility standards from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) - Federal Sec. 508 Standards
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires access to electronic and information technology procured by Federal agencies. The Access Board developed accessibility standards for the various technologies covered by the law. These standards have been folded into the Federal government's procurement regulations.
Helpful Resources from CCC Accessibility Center:
- Universal Design for Learning: A Smarter Path to Inclusion
- Accessibility Is Not Accommodations: Designing Inclusive Experiences from the Start
- From Awareness to Action: A Five-Phased Approach to Web Accessibility
- Expanding Accessibility Through Partnership: CCC and CSU Working Together
- Shift Your Strategy for ADA Title II Update: Focus on Training and Future-Proofing
- Navigating the 2026 ADA Title II Deadline: California Community Colleges Websites
- Proactive AI Choices for Equity and Success
- Making Learning Accessible: Tools for Students, Faculty, and Staff
- Advancing Accessibility: Building Readiness for 2026 and Beyond
Online Journals
- The American Journal of Distance Education
- The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning
AI-related Resources
- AVC AI Usage Recommendations
- AVC Faculty AI Recommendations video
- Intro to AI AVC LibGuides
- AVC Faculty AI Sample Policies
- AI Tools (by category) and Learning Resources
- Innovating Higher Ed
ZTC & OER Resources
Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) and Open Educational Resources (OER) support faculty in adopting affordable, accessible course materials.
Feel free to explore some widely used OER and ZTC resources:
Additional resources and updates are coming soon!