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Dear Colleague,
With the President's announcement Thursday that YSU will be transitioning to online learning for the rest of the semester after Thanksgiving, the Academic Continuity Team has assembled on-demand resources and additional training to support you as you move your classes completely online. A few of the ways we can help:
- Schedule a consultation with an ACT member
- Access our on-demand resources, including technology and pedagogical guides, videos, and recorded webinars
- Attend a technology training webinar next week
- See our list of need areas below for support guidance
-YSU Academic Continuity Team
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Consultations
- Evening drop-in consultation hours: Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 5-7PM in Webex (link).
- ITL Social Hour (informal faculty-to-faculty teaching discussions): Thursday, Nov 19, 3-4PM RSVP
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Transition Resources: On-Demand and Scheduled
Need Area: Assistance with transitioning traditional class to complete the semester remotely.
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Basic Blackboard Knowledge and Skills
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Blackboard Ultra Basics: Monday, Nov. 16, 2-3PM RSVP
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Use Webex to hold video conferenced classes, either live or recorded
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Webex Getting Started Webinar:
- Wednesday, Nov. 18, 9-10AM RSVP
- Wednesday, Nov. 18, 5-6PM RSVP
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Use Zoom to hold video conferenced classes, either live or recorded.
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Using Zoom to Teach Remotely:
- Thursday, Nov. 19, 11-12noon RSVP
- Thursday, Nov 19, 5-6PM RSVP
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If the instructor cannot use Blackboard, how to collect and return assignments in a FERPA-compliant manner
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Using OneDrive to Collect Assignments:
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Need Area: Technology needs for completing the semester remotely (transitioning mostly from hybrid or traditional modalities)
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How to create assignments, collect work, and return graded work in Blackboard
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How to create and administer tests or final exams in Blackboard
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How to set up and record grades in Blackboard
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Using the Gradebook in Blackboard Ultra:
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Using proctoring tools to protect academic integrity when testing
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How to Use Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor RSVP
- Tuesday, Nov. 17 1-2PM
- Thursday, Nov. 19, 12-1PM
- Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1-2PM
- Thursday, Dec. 3, 3-4PM
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Ensuring to ADA compliance with virtual files and materials
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Accessibility Overview: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1-3PM RSVP
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Need Area: Pedagogical needs for completing the semester remotely (transitioning mostly from hybrid or traditional modalities)
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Communicating clearly about class expectations when transitioning online
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Elements to consider when transitioning testing to an online environment
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Principles for ensuring academic integrity in assignments and testing
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How to help students deliver online presentations successfully
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*In some cases no resource or training is listed; if assistance is needed, please schedule a consult with an ACT member.
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ACT Consults
Please remember that all ACT members are available to consult and assist in your course design and delivery. ACT members have expertise in course design, assessment, pedagogy, Blackboard, Webex, Microsoft apps, technology tools, and more. Book an appointment that fits your schedule by visiting the ACT consults page.
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The Academic Continuity Team (ACT) is a collaborative of faculty and staff led by the Institute for Teaching and Learning in cooperation with the Office of Cyberlearning and Information Technology Customer Services. Our offices have been working together since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in order to coordinate services, provide training and resources, and support faculty teaching. Visit our website for resources, training opportunities, or to contact an ACT member.
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YSU Institute for Teaching and Learning
3048 Jones Hall
330-941-2453
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