Week's End Report - Aug. 19th

Tip of the Week!

Welcome back for fall semester! It's a busy time of year so we've compiled a list of resources to help you save time getting ready for classes to begin on Monday.

The Getting Started website has lots of information to help you get your course ready for spring semester. The website contains:

• Information about setting up your Campus Connect account
• Course set-up checklists
• How to fill out and upload your course syllabus and calendar
• Faculty reporting information
• Want a perfect course check? Watch the new online course check video
• ... and much more!

http://bit.ly/idcgettingstarted

The Distance Education blog has up-to-date information about system maintenance, training opportunities, unplanned outages, special tips, etc. Please subscribe in the box to the right so you can receive the weekly posts by e-mail!
http://itccde.blogspot.com/

The Instructional Design Center website has lots of user guides and helpful information for Blackboard, classroom technology, GoToMeeting, and much more!

http://bit.ly/idcwebsite  

GoToMeeting is available for free for any current faculty or staff member at Ivy Tech. To set up your account:

1. Log in to Blackboard
2. Click on the "Click for Help" tab
3. Scroll down to the "Citrix GoToMeeting" module on the left side of the screen
4. Follow the instructions in that box to request your account

Account set up takes approximately 24-48 hours.

Information for Students

The first three chapters of most titles are available in digital format for the students. Please ensure that the book for your course is available through the website before sharing this information with your students.

Cengage Titles - http://www.cengagesites.com/IvyTech
Username: ivytech
Password: success

McGraw-Hill Titles - http://www.mhlearningsolutions.com/ivy_tech/
Username: student
Password: student123
Choose the Department from the department drop-down and the course number from the course drop-down
and then click search

Norton Titles
Norton provides direct access to the titles they provide to Ivy Tech. No username or password is needed.
Please use the links below to access these titles.
Norton Field Guide to Writing with Readings, 3e:
https://digital.wwnorton.com/fieldguide4r
You May Ask Yourself, 4e:
http://wwnorton.com/ebooklite/ymay4e_chs1_3/welcome.asp
The Little Seagull Handbook with Exercises, 2e:
http://wwnorton.com/ebooklite/litsea2e_write/welcome.asp

Pearson Titles - http://www.pearsoncustom.com/in/itcc_eBooks
Click Sign-In on the right. Enter the following:
Username: pearsonchaps
Password: pearsonchaps3

Professional Development Opportunities

The Online Learning Consortium is now offering self-paced workshops. Faculty may sign up for the Fundamentals: Giving Effective Feedback self-paced workshop and complete at your own pace. Click here to go to the OLC website to sign up!