Tip of the Week!
This week online instructors will be receiving emails notifying them of the results of online course checks. Please know that the checks are done only to make sure that our students are receiving the correct information each semester. Receiving an email from us doesn't mean you're in trouble!
A lot of faculty still tell us they don't know where to go to find the correct information. We send out emails to all faculty at the beginning of the semester which include information about setting up your courses, access for the first few chapters of textbooks from some publishers, any changes in policy or procedure, and other important information. Please be sure to review these emails!
If you missed the e-mail, here is the link for the Getting Started website:
https://sites.google.com/site/ivytechlafayetteidc/getting-started
When you get to the website you'll see a section that begins:
"If you're ready to start setting up your course(s) for the semester, click on the link for the type of course you're teaching:"
Below that heading are two options:
- I'm teaching a Face-to-Face course
- I'm teaching an Online or Hybrid course
Click the link that applies for the type of course you're teaching (you may need both!)
The first link on both pages is the course setup checklist for that course type (the dates are different for the different course types so be sure to use the proper list).
There's also a course check demo video on the Getting Started website, which walks you through a course check and explains exactly what we're looking for and why. You can watch the full video (~18 minutes) or click the links to go directly to specific parts of the video.
IvyLearn Canvas Transition
Our regional SuperUsers will be participating in Canvas training in early February. During that training we will be developing our regional training plan. Please stay tuned for more information!
Our regional SuperUsers are:
- Lena Harper, Lafayette & Kokomo, GWC-Online@ivytech.edu
- Christian Vester, Lafayette & Kokomo, GWC-Online@ivytech.edu
- Julie Byrd, Kokomo
- David Ely, Lafayette
- Shelly Fishback, Lafayette
- Tom Ghering, Kokomo
- James Gordon, Lafayette
- Ann LeMaster, Lafayette
- Cody Mullins, Kokomo
- Kristin Oakes, Lafayette
- Misty Resendez, Logansport
- Kelly Williams, Kokomo
To learn more, visit the IvyLearn website: https://www.ivytech.edu/ivylearn/
Tip of the Week!
In just a few weeks we will begin our transition to the Canvas LMS (Learning Management System). We are very excited about the tools and opportunities that Canvas will provide us. As of yet we don't have system access for faculty, however you can start getting ready for the transition with some other materials that have been made available to us.
Sneak Peek Webinars
These webinars last approximately one hour and provide an overview of Canvas and some of the basic functionalities. Several sessions will be offered and registration is required, please review the list of dates and times and attend the session that best fits your schedule:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/8276033198173034241
Canvas Community
https://community.canvaslms.com
The Canvas Community is the central location for user guides and system documentation. Check out the website and read more about Canvas and how it can be used for your courses.
Getting Started: https://community.canvaslms.com/community/meta/getting-started
User guides: https://community.canvaslms.com/community/answers/guides
Canvas on YouTube
Canvas video tutorials can be found on their YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/CanvasLMS
Canvas Instructor Orientation Course
If you'd like to participate in an introductory course, Canvas has an orientation that is comprised of 5 modules, 19 individual lessons, on using Canvas to teach. The course is free for anyone who would like to participate.
To access the course and register to participate, visit https://resources.instructure.com/courses/445
Course Checks
We are currently in the process of performing course checks. If you have questions about course checks or about setting up your course in Blackboard, please visit the Getting Started website:
https://sites.google.com/site/ivytechlafayetteidc/getting-started
The Course Checks video walks through the process that we follow and outlines the things we look for and why those items are important. View the full video here:
https://youtu.be/qQsh6J-ijT0
Tip of the Week!
Welcome back for spring 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 Tuesday.
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/My Ivy 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!
https://sites.google.com/site/ivytechlafayetteidc/getting-started
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!
https://sites.google.com/site/ivytechlafayetteidc
GoToMeeting is available for free for any current faculty or staff member at Ivy Tech. To set up your account:
- Log in to Blackboard
- Click on the "Click for Help" tab
- Scroll down to the "Citrix GoToMeeting" module on the left side of the screen
- Follow the instructions in that box to request your account
Account set up takes approximately 24-48 hours.
Information for Students
FREE Tutoring for Students from Tutor.com!
Students can receive 15 hours of free tutoring every semester!
Students can access by clicking the Connect link in the Tutor.com module on the home page of Blackboard.
Tutor.com can also be accessed by clicking the Tutor.com link under Communication & Tools in any course.
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.
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
Start Preparing for Canvas Transition
Sign up for one of the Canvas Sneak Peek webinars occurring during the week of January 23rd!
Click here to select your time and register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/8276033198173034241
More training will be available in February. Stay tuned for more!
