As part of the LDC’s comprehensive online design services, we provide training and professional development to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who work with the LDC to design online courses as well as for online faculty who are contracted to teach in one of USD’s online degree programs.
Workshop Schedule
Workshop and registration information is provided below. For questions pertaining to which workshop to register for, compensation for completing this professional development, etc., please reach out directly to your Academic Director before registering.
LDC-102
The USD Way: Online Course Facilitation
| Dates | Registration |
|---|---|
| For Fall '25 Term B: LDC-102 starts on 9/30/25 | Register |
| For Spring '26 Term A: LDC-102 starts on 12/16/25 | Register |
| For Spring '26 Term B: LDC-102 starts on 2/3/26 | Register |
| For Summer '26 Term A: LDC-102 starts on 4/14/26 | Register |
| For Summer '26 Term B: LDC-102 starts on 6/2/26 | Register |
| For Fall '26 Term A: LDC-102 starts on 8/11/26 | Register |
Additional Professional Development Opportunities
USD faculty can also visit the Center for Educational Excellence to learn about additional workshops and resources to help enhance the faculty teaching experience.
USD Online Course Quick Fix Requests
For Canvas-related tech issues, questions, or quick fixes, online instructors can submit a help desk ticket to LDCsupport@sandiego.edu. Common issues that LDC Support can assist with are typically: link updates on course pages, setting adjustments for assignments and assessments, Gradebook troubleshooting, and using course tools (discussion boards, groups, quizzes, etc.).