This online faculty portfolio contains all of the elements of my tenure portfolio. The elements are
accessed by clicking on the links on the top of this online portfolio. Please navigate the resources
by clicking on the active links and using the BACK button to return to the previous page.
If you have any issues navigating this online portfolio, PLEASE contact Al Groccia by
E-mail: agroccia@valenciacollege.edu or Phone: 321-697-4182
Also, please view the videos below for more information on my project and to view my experiences during the tenure process.
A huge THANK YOU! to
*Gary Kokaisel for assisting me with the design of this website.
*Rand Miller and Teresa Nater for reviewing a rough draft of my portofolio.
*The Teaching and Learning Academy for their workshops and assistance, especially Wendi Bush.
*My tenure committee (Tim Grogan, Teresa Nater, Deborah Howard, and Leila Sisson) for guidance and making sure I do not overwhelm myself.

Introduction to Factoring Active Learning Notes

This video shows an introduction to the Factoring Active Learning
Notes, explaining features of the notes.

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Sample of Lesson using Factoring Active Learning Notes

This video shows a sample of a lesson using the Factoring Active
Learning notes in a classroom setting.

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Student Testimonial of Active Learning Notes

This video shows student testimonials of the active learning notes.

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Performance at Java Jam

This video shows my performance at the Java Jam night at Valencia Community
College, Osceola campus. The song is "Crash" by Dave Matthews, and I am
performing with Rooney LaPlante. I like to participate in campus events,
but this was my first public singing performance, and it was a great experience.

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Performance at Faculty and Staff Picnic (Soul Man)

This video shows my performance at the Osceola Campus
Faculty and Staff Picnic (Spring 2008) performing "Soul Man" by the Blues Brothers.
The band members are Rooney LaPlante, Jorge Soto, David DaPonte,
Chris Gitto, and Danny Charriez.

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Performance at Faculty and Staff Picnic (La Bamba)

This video shows my perfomance of "La Bamba" by Los Lobos with
the band. I had a great experience performing and rehearsing with
the band as well as performing for the faculty and staff on Osceola campus.

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