Teaching continuity during an unexpected disruption to the learning environment will require planning and preparatory work. We are here to help you access the teaching and learning tools to provide instruction to your students through alternative delivery methods.
We are here to help!
Instructional Design Services: Request assistance using ihelp.
- Schedule a Consultation - In person or via Zoom
- Arrange to speak with us on the phone
Zoom and D2L Workshops - Moving Your Courses Online.docx
- The schedule includes dates/times for in face-to-face sessions and Zoom access links.
- When attending a workshop via Zoom (or conducting a session), you should have a webcam with a microphone. If your webcam does not have a microphone you will need a separate microphone. You can also use a computer with a built-in camera and microphone.
- Zoom is offering FREE LIVE and RECORDED TRAINING. Spend 45 minutes discovering the power of virtual teaching and learning in the Zoom classroom. We will show you the steps and best practices from two points of view: student (downloading the app then joining and participating in the class), and teacher (scheduling, joining, hosting, and in-meeting tools) before wrapping up with live Q&A.
- Zoom Meetings for Education (Students and Educators)- Live Training
- Zoom Meetings for Education (Students and Educators) - Recorded Session
Tools
IUP provides a variety of tools to assist you when creating online coursework and alternative delivery methods.
- D2LBrightSpace- Videos and How-To Instructions
- Brightspace Tutorials
- Common Tasks for Instructors - Detailed How-To Articles
- ZOOM- Tutorials and How-To Instructions
- MS Productivity Tools - OneDrive, Online Word, MS Forms
- Accessibility Tools
Strategies
Consider factors and strategies when converting face-to-face courses into online or remotely-delivered instruction for your students.
- CTE Best Practice for Online Teaching
- Online ?... Just in Time
- Synchronous vs Asynchronous Learning: What's The Difference?
- Requests for courses/sections to be combined into one D2L Brightspace shell use an ihelp ticket
- Please include full course titles and sections (e.g., Spring 2020 ACCT 101 001 and 002)
D2L Brightspace Strategies
- Changing From Classroom To Online Courses
- The Transition From Face-To-Face To Online Learning: Maintaining An Engaging Experience
- Creating a course for the first time
- Creating an online course - a step by step guide
- Leading Successful Virtual Classroom Sessions
Resources
Do you need help migrating your courses into an online format orusingIUP-provided tools? Let us help you through face-to-face workshops, online workshops, and one-on-one help sessions via Zoom or by phone.
IT Support Center
Student Technology Support is offered through the IT Support Center.
- ihelp- Request assistance
- Phone - 724.357.4000
- Email -it-support-center@iup.edu