Preparing to Teach Online and Blended Classes

Last updated February 2026

Faculty who are teaching online or blended classes for the first time at IVCC may take the Overview of Online Instruction offered by Illinois Online Network (ION) for which the College pays the fees. This course also counts toward the the Illinois Online Network (ION) Master Online Teacher Certificate.

Contact Ellen Evancheck, Director of Learning Resources at ellen_evancheck@ivcc.edu to register.

Refer to the faculty contract (PDF) for information regarding compensation for Distance Learning.

See the Online Course Development Request form (PDF) (formerly known as the Intent to teach form).