Regional Center for Classroom Technologies and Online Instruction

NC-NET’s Regional Center for Classroom Technologies and Online Instruction is led by Fayetteville Technical Community College. The Center is responsible for the development of resources in the areas of classroom technology and online teaching. Activities of the center will include workshops, webinars, and resources such as self-paced courses, tutorials, and videos to support faculty in their use of technology for instruction. Announcements about activities and newly developed resources will be shared with each NCCCS college through the NC-NET campus liaison network.


Workshops, Tutorials, Videos, and Webinars

  • Upcoming/Recent Events::
    • APP-MAN Webinar #2: Apps of the Week
      March 29, 2013, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
      Sponsored by the NC-NET Regional Centers: Classroom Technologies and Online Instruction - Fayetteville Technical Community College

      Dennis Johnson presents a program covering the apps: Periodic Table, Flashboard, Seed to Harvest, and Skeletal Head and Neck Pro III. He will introduce "The App Man" blog, "Ask The App Man," and other resources. As time permits he will review iPad basics and answer questions on settings, mail, calendar, and provide useful tips.

      To view the archived version of this webinar, click here.

    • APP-MAN Webinar: iPad Basics + Apps of the Week
      March 1, 2013, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
      Sponsored by the NC-NET Regional Centers: Classroom Technologies and Online Instruction - Fayetteville Technical Community College

      Dennis Johnson presents a program covering iPad basics including settings, mail, calendar, and other useful tips. He will discuss PDF Reader Pro, Magic Plan, and Penxy Presenter apps and other resources. Participants will also be introduced to "The App Man" blog, "Ask the App Man and other resources.

      To view the archived version of this webinar, click here.

    • Webinar: SACS Information Sharing Portal
      February 1, 2013, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
      Sponsored by the NC-NET Regional Center for Classroom Technologies and Online Instruction

      NC-NET launched a SACS Information Sharing Portal on February 1. Watch the webinar to find out how your college can navigate, use, and contribute to this new information sharing resource.

      To view the archived version of this webinar, click here.

    • Webinar: Enhancing Teaching through Technology
      January 31, 2013, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
      Sponsored by the NC-NET Regional Centers:
      – Nursing and Allied Health - Mitchell Community College
      – Classroom Technologies and Online Instruction - Fayetteville Technical Community College

      David Smith presents a program covering how to use the NC-Learning Object Repository (NC-LOR) as well as immersive environments and 3-D simulations available for NCCCS faculty. Best practice examples of course content created using the latest educational software (Go Animate, Articulate/Storyline, Dell Avatar, e-Learning Interaction Builder, Crazy Talk Animator, and Animoto) will be highlighted. To access a collection of free games and templates, click here.

      To view the archived version of this webinar, click here.

    • APP-MAN Webinar: iPad Tactics
      January 25, 2013, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
      Sponsored by the NC-NET Regional Centers:
      – Nursing and Allied Health - Mitchell Community College
      – Classroom Technologies and Online Instruction - Fayetteville Technical Community College

      Dennis Johnson presents a program covering useful apps for use in the classroom and using the iPad for more than checking e-mail and viewing webpages. He will discuss Soundcloud, Puffin, eClicker, DocScan, Whiteboard, MailShot, Dropbox, Meeting Box, and Awesome Mails apps. Participants will also be introduced to "The App Man" blog and resources.

      To view the archived version of this webinar, click here.
  • Tutorials:
  • Technology Videos:
  • Webinar Archives: Listen to recordings of 2011-12 Technology Center webinars:

Self-Paced Modules

Recently developed self-paced professional development modules by the Center include:

  • Advising and Counseling Training I
  • Advising and Counseling Training II
  • Blackboard Basics
  • Blackboard Boot Camp
  • Effective Online Teaching
  • Technology Applications in Education

The self-paced courses listed above can be accessed through the NC-NET Blackboard server. Log in with the user name faculty and the password nc-net. Once connected, you can view the courses alphabetically by title.

To learn more about the activities of the Center, please contact:

Center Director:
David Smith
Director of Technology Innovation and Applications
Fayetteville Technical Community College
P O Box 35236
Fayetteville, NC 28303-0236
910-678-0157
smithd@faytechcc.edu