Teaching a fully online course comes with additional requirements and responsibilities, including the completion of PCC’s TEACH125 course and the adherence to our strict standards for quality.

• Criteria for Teaching Online Courses 2024/2025
• Instructor How-to for Online Course Set-up and Administration
• Upcoming Online Faculty Development at PCC

Most broadly, Instructors should use the LMS to predictably and meaningfully engage with students across all course modalities. While face-to-face and synchronous virtual classes may involve more direct engagement, online and hybrid courses (where 50% or more of activities occur in the LMS) should demonstrate consistent interaction. This includes incorporating strategies for Regular Substantive Interaction (RSI) in online courses as a requirement. Recommended practices include regular communication, timely feedback, interactive discussions, and other activities that enhance student engagement and create a supportive learning environment.

Additional Resources

• About Regular Substantive Interaction
• Personalizing your PimaOnline Master Course
• Communicating with Students
• PimaOnline – The Faculty Guide
• LMS & eLearning Quality Faculty Handbook