Peer Online Course Review (POCR): Plug and Play

The new Peer Online Course Review (POCR) Plug and Play process facilitates access to select high-quality online courses throughout the California Community Colleges system. This session will not only provide an overview of Plug and Play, but also explain how to adopt a course and which courses are currently available and in development. Adoptable courses assist faculty in creating an excellent experience for students!

Xochitl Tirado serves as a Faculty Mentor at CVC@ONE and the Distance Education Coordinator at Imperial Valley College. With over 25 years of experience in education across higher education and K�"12 settings, she brings a strong foundation in teaching, instructional design, and faculty development. At Imperial Valley College, she leads the college’s efforts to ensure quality and compliance in online learning, overseeing faculty training, online course design, and distance education policy. In her role with CVC@ONE, Xochitl supports colleges statewide as a POCR faculty mentor, guiding faculty through the Peer Online Course Review process and promoting best practices in online teaching.

Maria Elena Fernandez serves as a Faculty Mentor at CVC@One. She is the Distance Education and Instructional Design Coordinator at College of the Siskiyous, where she leads strategic initiatives in online education, supports faculty development, and advances quality in instructional design. She brings strong skills in curriculum design, digital learning design, faculty training, and instructional innovation�"developed over more than 30 years in the California Community College system�"to her role as a POCR Faculty Mentor with CVC@ONE.