Mentor Commons

Overview

The Office of Training and Organizational Development is pleased to offer Magna Publications 20-Minute Mentor Commons. This online resource offers online and on-demand, Collegewide, flexible, and accessible professional development, targeted to all FSCJ staff, faculty, and administrators.

With the wealth of topics available in this library, and unlimited access, you can tailor your learning to your professional development needs. It's a flexible, practical means to build knowledge and improve performance. The programs feature outstanding presenters delivering practical information and advice about the issues educators face every day in the classroom.

Popular Topics Include:

  • Classroom Management
  • Student Success
  • Academic Administration
  • Grading and Feedback
  • Course Design
  • Student Engagement
  • Recruitment and Retention
  • Strategy, Policy & Budgets
 
  • Flipped Courses
  • Technology in Online Courses
  • Blended Learning
  • Online Course Management
  • Program Assessment

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Getting Started

INCLUDED WITH OUR SUBSCRIPTION

  • Certificates of completion
  • PowerPoint handouts
  • Supplemental materials custom designed for each presentation
  • In-depth facilitator's discussion guide to reinforce learning and put it into action
  • Complete transcript of each program
  • Hundreds of hours of professional development seminars
  • New programs added regularly

A FEW IDEAS ON HOW TO USE THE PROGRAMS IN 20-MINUTE MENTOR COMMONS

  • Show one at the beginning of a department meeting
  • PowerPoint handouts
  • Supplemental materials custom designed for each presentation
  • In-depth facilitator's discussion guide to reinforce learning and put it into action
  • Complete transcript of each program
  • Hundreds of hours of professional development seminars
  • New programs added regularly

ACTIVATE YOUR GROUP SUBSCRIPTION ACCESS

  1. Request an authorization code from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  2. Once you have the code, go to this link.
  3. Enter information in each of the required fields.
    1. In the email address field, be sure to use your fscj.edu email address (The password does not have to be your FSCJ password.)
    2. In the Authorization Code box, enter the group Authorization Code you received from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  4. Click Submit

ACCESS THE GROUP SUBSCRIPTION

  1. Go to: www.magnapubs.com/profile
  2. Enter your email address & password & click Log In.
    If you do not know or remember your account password, use “Forgot your password?” to reset it.
  3. Hover over your name and click Your Online Access and you will see the content you have access to.

NEED HELP?

  • Call 800-433-0499 ext. 2 (outside the U.S. & Canada call 608-246-3590 ext. 2.)
  • Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time, Monday through Friday
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