There are a number of resources that are available for you as you transition to teaching remotely. Below is a list of teaching and technical resources.
UNW Webinars
Academic Technology and the Online Learning Office have hosted a number of webinars in the last few years. You can find our webinar archive here.
Teaching Resources
The following are articles that are focused on teaching remotely in our current situation.
- "Going Online in a Hurry: What to Do and Where to Start" by Michelle D. Miller, The Chronicle of Higher Education
- "So You Want to Temporarily Teach Online" by Stephanie Moore and Charles B. Hodges, Inside Higher Ed
- "Please Do a Bad Job of Putting Your Courses Online" by Rebecca Barrett-Fox (Note: It is more encouraging than it sounds.)
- "Guest Post: Your Suddenly Online Class Could Actually Be a Relief" by Alexandra L. Milsom, Inside Higher Ed
- "How to Make Your Online Pivot Less Brutal" by Kevin Gannon, The Chronicle of Higher Education
- "REMOTE—A Framework for Teaching Online" by Ayelet Israeli, Harvard Business Publishing Education
- "Active Learning while Physical Distancing" by Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning
- Quality Matters Emergency Remote Instruction Checklist
- "What makes students more likely to return to school in spring 2021?," eCampusNews
UNW-Supported Technical Resources
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Moodle is Northwestern's Learning Management System (LMS). Moodle enables instructors and students to work collaboratively online. Confluence Help: https://confluence.unwsp.edu/x/JgAz | |
Zoom is a video conferencing software that allows instructors, students, and colleagues to meet and collaborate remotely. Confluence Help: https://confluence.unwsp.edu/x/TAb8B Uses:
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Microsoft Stream is a video hosting service through Office365. Uses:
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VoiceThread is a visual viewing and conversation tool that allows both instructors and students simple ways to share media within a Moodle course site. Confluence Help: https://confluence.unwsp.edu/x/JwDi Uses:
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Microsoft Teams is a work space for real-time collaboration and communication, meetings, file and app sharing. All in one place, all in the open, all accessible to everyone. Confluence Help: https://confluence.unwsp.edu/x/1AzUAw Uses:
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Kaltura Capture is a video and audio tool integrated with Moodle. Kaltura Capture can be used to create a presentation, upload media, and record audio or any kind of procedure you can demonstrate on your computer screen. Confluence Help: https://confluence.unwsp.edu/x/NQJqAQ Uses:
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Publisher Resources
Free Services and Products
- GoReact is extending their resources and support to colleges and universities who are moving to online classes due to COVID 19 for free till June 30th. If you want more information on their services and what they offer click on the link.
- Wiley is offering free access to their online courseware, Knewton Alta or WileyPLUS to colleges and universities who are moving to online classes due to COVID 19. Click on the link for more information.
- Cengage is offering a free subscription to Cengage Unlimited through the remainder of the semester. This gives them access to all Cengage ebooks and platforms. Click on the link for more information.
Who Should I Contact for Help?
For questions or assistance, please contact the following:
- Mark Henderson, Academic Technology Manager
- Online Learning Office
- IT Help and Support