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What Is Distance Learning?

Distance learning is a mode of learning where you do not meet in-person for your course and your class exists only online. We use Canvas for all Distance Learning coursework.

On Canvas, you will find your readings, turn in coursework, find your grades, and communicate with your teacher.

Depending on the type of course, you may meet at a specific time on Zoom or you may only be completing coursework on your own time.

Want to know more? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions!

Want to talk to an advisor about Distance Learning? Click here to find your advisor

Distance Learning Department

elearning@nwic.edu

Spencer Ellsworth, M.A.

E-Learning Coordinator

sellsworth@nwic.edu

Zoe Redwoman, M.A.

Instructional Designer (Faculty & Special Projects)

zredwoman@nwic.edu

Preston Smith, M.A.

Instructional Designer (Student Services)

pesmith@nwic.edu

What Is Distance Learning?

Distance learning is a mode of learning where you do not meet in-person for your course and your class exists only online. We use Canvas for all Distance Learning coursework.

On Canvas, you will find your readings, turn in coursework, find your grades, and communicate with your teacher.

Depending on the type of course, you may meet at a specific time on Zoom or you may only be completing coursework on your own time.

Want to know more? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions!

Want to talk to an advisor about Distance Learning? Click here to find your advisor.

Got Questions? We Have Answers!

Canvas

Meet your digital classroom!

Video Conference Courses

Classes offered through Zoom

Online Classes

Classes with no fixed meeting time

Resources

View TVR available resources

Technical Assistance

TA Activities and Forum

Financial Management Toolkit

View our toolkit in canvas

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DISTANCE LEARNING

CANVAS

Canvas is the Learning Management System for Northwest Indian College—which means it is the software we use for online grading, class assignments and often communication. 

Even if your class is 100% in-person, teachers at NWIC use Canvas for resources, assignments and grading. Your class’s Canvas page will be the best place to check to find the syllabus and assignments.

If Canvas seems a bit intimidating, have no fear! We have handy step-by-step guides here!

Enrollment Forms

Registration Form

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Add/Drop Form

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Returning Students

 

Registration Deadlines

 

TVR Institute Courses

TVR Institute Schedule

Spring 2021 Schedule

April 5 – June 18, 2021

TVRS 301: History

Tuesday / Thursday 12-1pm PST

Instructor: Donna Adamson

TVRS 304: IPE Development

Tuesday / Thursday 3-4pm PST

Instructor: Letitia Freed

TVRS 306: Job Search and Employment

Monday / Wednesday 1-2pm PST

Instructor: Rachel Silves

TVRS 310: Psychiatric Disabilities

Tuesday / Thursday 12-1pm PST

Instructor: Angie Santa Ana

TVR Institute Resources

Below are some important links for those currently enrolled in the TVR Institute!

How to Use Canvas

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Canvas Video Tutorial

YOUTUBE VIDEO

Add/Drop a course

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Online Textbook Resources

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TVR Institute Technical Assistance

 

TVR Institute Technical Assistance (TA) is about helping Institute participants with the APPLICATION of knowledge and skills learned through Institute classes. When students have an issue with providing services we want to give them additional information they need outside of class to feel comfortable providing TVR services. We also wish to support students by creating a framework for a Community of Practice where students can help, support and even teach each other.

TA topics and services will be documented and those that come up repeatedly on the forum will be incorporated into new or current classes.

Who is eligible for Institute TA?
  • Institute graduates
  • Current students
  • Those who have taken one or more class with the Institute, credit or non-credit (CEU)
What are Institute TA activities?
  • One-on-One Technical Assistance
  • Graduates and students can call or write the Institute to ask questions about applying the knowledge and skills that they gained in class to their work. TA will be provided over the phone, via email, or primarily, via the TVR Institute Technical Assistance Forum in Canvas. Depending on the situation, TA may also be provided onsite at the student’s program office.
  • Institute staff will be assisting students with their technical assistance questions:
    • Laura Maudsley, Institute Director. For 12+ years, Laura worked as a VRC and later, program director, for three TVR programs in Western Washington. She can be reached at lmaudsley@nwic.edu or 360-255-4431.
  • Students will be referred to relevant class(es) if they haven’t taken them yet, but TA services will be provided to help the student get through the current situation they need assistance with.
  • Community of Practice (CoP)
    • A Community of Practice is a community of colleagues working together to share ideas, methods, and support.
    • Since the Institute operates within a sharing culture, we feel it is important to give participants an opportunity to communicate with, support and problem-solve with each other.
What are Community of Practice activities?
  • forum for people to ask questions related to providing program services to other participants. The forum is located on the discussion board in the TVR Technical Assistance Forum
    • The forum for the CoP will be moderated by Institute staff and a TVR program director, to ensure that questions are getting answered accurately and appropriately.
    • Guidelines and “Ground rules” guide posting and discussions on the forum. Participants are asked to eliminate all identifying characteristics when describing a particular case or situation.
  • Participant Success Stories Sharing Board, where participants are encouraged to post participant success stories to share with and inspire their peers.
  • The Institute now offers “Coffee Breaks.” These events will take place via Zoom (accessed through the TA Forum in Canvas). A guest speaker will present or discuss a TVR-related topic and be available for questions or comments. Following this, there will be time for participants to talk together and discuss TVR issues.
  • The Coffee Breaks will be recorded and archived, and materials presented and discussed will be available. Content may also be used in current or future classes.
  • Topics, dates and times of Coffee Breaks will be announced via newsletters sent out by the TVR Institute Participant Coordinator.

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Financial Aid

Northwest Indian College administers a broad range of financial aid, scholarships, and work-study programs for students who can demonstrate financial need.

Student Life

NWIC students are encouraged to engage and integrate into the life of the institution. Students are offered opportunities to participate in enrichment activities through Student Affairs, student government, and residence life.

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