Virtual Campus

Virtual Campus

In a virtual campus, instruction and support services are conducted remotely, using various technologies for synchronous and asynchronous communication and activities. The goal of the virtual campus is to provide instruction and support services while maintaining physical distance between individuals (students, faculty, staff).

Instruction

Teaching activities are carried out online using various technologies, including learning management systems, videoconferencing, phone, and email. A virtual learning environment, like a physical one, utilizes effective practices for pacing, scaffolding, collaboration, and interaction. This can be achieved through synchronous as well as asynchronous activities.

Academic & Student Support Services

Like instruction, academic and student support services are carried out online using various technologies, including phone, videoconferencing, and email. Just as in a physical campus, the goal is to provide students equitable access to services, through both drop-in and appointment-based methods. Like instruction, this can be achieved through synchronous as well as asynchronous activities.

Asynchronous Delivery

Instruction or service is conducted between faculty/support staff and students outside the constraints of time and place. Students are allowed to choose the time of day or days on which to complete assignments or engage with support services within a class or service schedule.

Synchronous Delivery

Instruction or service is conducted between the faculty/support staff in real-time, with participants engaging in learning and communication at the same time, according to a set schedule.

Check Your Email

Campus leaders and your instructors will use email to communicate important updates and instructions, so please check your email regularly.

Check Canvas

Your instructors may also use Canvas Announcements to share updates and information

Contact your instructor

If you cannot find answers to your questions in email or Canvas, contact your instructor directly. Include these details, no matter what:

• Put the course name in the subject line.
• Introduce yourself with your full name.
• Make your question(s) as specific as possible.
• Tell your instructor what you tried before contacting her/him

Contact Your Division Dean

As a last resort, contact your division dean if you do not receive an instructor response after 24 hours.

BUSINESS & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Kurt Hueg, huegkurt@fhda.edu

FINE ARTS, COMMUNICATION &KINESIOLOGY
Debbie Lee, leedebbie@fhda.edu

LANGUAGE ARTS & LIBRARY
Valerie Fong, fongvalerie@fhda.edu

PSME and BIOLOGICAL & HEALTH SCIENCE
Ram Subramaniam, subramaniamram@fhda.edu

Foothill College email messages about COVID-19 are archived in our Virtual Campus Communication page.

Student Services offices are open for virtual appointments, and staff are regularly checking phones and email.

• Assessment & Accommodated Testing
• Counseling
• Disability Resource Center
• EOPS
• Financial Aid
• Food Pantry
• Health Center 
• Psychological Services
• Transfer Center

• Assessment & Testing: fhtesting@fhda.edu
• Admissions & Records: Use the A&R Help Form
• Financial Aid: fhfinancialaidoffice@fhda.edu
• Food Pantry: foodpantry@fhda.edu
• Counseling: fhcounseling@fhda.edu
• Health Center, schedule a virtual appointment
• Psych Services: 650.949.7910 or fhpsychservices@fhda.edu
• Disability Resource Center: 650.949.7017 or drc@fhda.edu
• Veterans Resource Center: 650.949.7912 or contactvrc@foothill.edu

What's In the Hub?

Learn how to use Zoom and Canvas, where to request help in getting needed resources, such as laptops and wifi, and tips on being prepared to go online and succeed.

Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8–11 a.m., 2–5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–Noon
Dates: Ongoing

How to Access

This online learning technology support will be available LIVE through Zoom.

Simply click the Zoom Room button to connect.

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY HUB ZOOM ROOM

PREFER TO CALL ZOOM BY PHONE?

Dial: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll)
Meeting ID: 950 296 669
International numbers available: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/u/atbPzNcF9

Troubleshooting Tip

If you receive a message that says "Please wait for the host to start the meeting," you are in a virtual waiting room. Your patience is appreciated as we're servicing other students.

Should you accidentally be bounced from the room, please try refreshing your browser.

With the Governor's new shelter in place order, we regret our laptop loaner program is temporarily suspended.

However,  we are brainstorming ideas of how to continue to support those of you that still need laptops for spring classes. For now, you may apply for our Emergency Relief Fund. See below. ⇓

If you have any other questions about this program, please contact Dean Melissa Cervantes at cervantesmelissa@fhda.edu.

For details, please email Erika Owens at owenserika@foothill.edu and include

• Your full name
• CWID
• Whether you're requesting a laptop, wifi hot spot or both.

If you normally access the internet on campus and do not have strong internet connection at home, here are a few alternatives: 

Xfinity WiFi Free For Everyone

Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free – including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers. For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, visit http://xfinity.com/wifi

Once at a hotspot, consumers should select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots and then launch a browser.

College Buys -- California Connects Hotspot

CollegeBuys, powered by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, offers discounts of up to 85% on a wide range of educational products. California Connects mobile internet is $19.99 per month, plus one-time hardware hotspot fees

Comcast Resources

Internet Essentials by Comcast is making affordable internet and low-cost computers available. See website for more information. 

Foothill College has a number of resources for students to learn how to use Canvas, including an Orientation Course and a series of short videos.

For more resources, see the Canvas Help Page or call the 24/7 Canvas Support Hotline at 877.930.1173.

Remote Access to Assignments 

If the campus is closed, you may still need to keep up with your assignments remotely. Below are some tools and tips to help you stay caught up. 

Electronic Assignments 

To help you complete assignments on the go, the following apps are available in both the Android and iOS app stores:  

Downloadable Canvas app to complete and/or submit assignments.  

Downloadable Zoom app  that allows you to videoconference with your instructor.  

Hands-on Assignments (i.e. Labs) 

Check with your instructor to determine whether or not the deadline has changed or if the assignment has been modified.   

If you have a hands on component to your class connect with your instructor for further plans on how these classes will be conducted.