We will update this page with new communications throughout the semester.
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Past Updates
AUGUST 13, 2020
Learning Technology Resources
Comprising representatives from Information Technology Services, the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and the Center for Online and Digital Learning, the faculty support team has created a variety of learning technology resources to help you succeed in the classroom and online. As a refresher, here is a quick summary of those resources.
Classroom Technology Guide
Earlier this week, we shared a link to our new Classroom Technology Guide on Answers. The guide covers a range of topics, including how to start the classroom audio-visual system, how to activate the web conferencing tool and more. In addition to the full guide on Answers, a “cheat sheet” will be available at the teaching station in all registrar classrooms.
Classroom Resource Guide
Instructors interested in learning about technology in a specific classroom can refer to our Classroom Resource Guide. This guide is searchable by building and room number.
Consultation and Coaching
Teaching in new modalities at any time is challenging. When classes resume, the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will continue to support all instructors. When an activity, assignment or assessment goes well, we’d like to know. When an activity, assignment or assessment doesn’t go as expected and feedback or having a sounding board might help, we’re here for you. Reach out to us by emailing help@syr.edu.
We also encourage you to take advantage of our wide range of online coaching and consultation opportunities, both in the form of one-to-one support and group trainings.
Custom Support—You can contact the faculty support team at help@syr.edu for any questions about teaching or teaching with technology.
Blackboard Course Transition Services—For support with instructional design, content production, video recording, customization of a Blackboard course space and more, instructors can take advantage of our Blackboard Course Transition Services. Please fill out the Fall Course Development Form to request assistance.
Group Training Sessions—The faculty support team offers a range of training sessions covering such topics as teaching with technology, Zoom, Kaltura and PlayPosit.
Online Success Toolkit
Earlier this summer, we created the Online Success Toolkit as a one-stop shop to support online teaching and learning. Available materials for faculty include course preparation guides, resources for supporting students and information regarding upcoming training and consultation opportunities. We continue to update the toolkit with new resources and information.
Tips for Teaching Remotely
If you will be teaching beyond the classroom this semester, be sure to review our guide for working, teaching and learning remotely. This page covers a variety of solutions, including Blackboard, Blackboard Collaborate Ultra and other collaboration tools.
The faculty support team is dedicated to strengthening the academic mission of Syracuse University. We look forward to working with you this fall.
AUGUST 11, 2020
Classroom Technology Guide
With the fall semester approaching, the temperature outside is anything but fall-like. We hope you are enjoying some summer sun before classes begin.
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Fall Course Transition Services are available until Aug. 3 through Syracuse University’s partnership with Blackboard. To preview the Syracuse University-specific Fall 2020 Blackboard course template, email help@syr.edu with either Course Name: Syracuse University Course Template—Fall 2020 or Course ID: sutemplate.fall2020 in the subject line. Remember: You don’t need to have a semester’s worth of content ready—only the course alignment (from syllabus through assessments, assignments and activities) and the first two weeks of materials. Once you finalize your syllabus and prepare your initial content, contact Blackboard Transition Services using the Course Is Ready for Transition Form.
Online Success Toolkit
The Online Success Toolkit also is available to support online teaching and learning. Available materials for faculty include course preparation guides, resources for supporting students and information regarding upcoming training and consultation opportunities. We will continue to update the toolkit throughout the summer and during the semester as appropriate.
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We look forward to working with you.
JULY 21, 2020
There Is Still Time to Sign Up for Fall Course Transition Services
With the semester a month away, we encourage you to take advantage of the Fall Course Transition Services available until Aug. 3 through Syracuse University’s partnership with Blackboard. As a refresher:
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We look forward to working with you.
JULY 9, 2020
Four Steps to Jump-Starting Your Fall Course Transition
With the start of the fall semester less than seven weeks away, we wanted to share four steps to getting started with the Fall Course Transition Services available through Syracuse University’s partnership with Blackboard:
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Would you like to connect with your fellow faculty members to discuss approaches to teaching and learning? We have created a blog on Answers to facilitate conversations about topics of interest to our faculty (you will need to log in with your NetID and password). To get started, you can join this conversation about questions regarding the upcoming semester.
Classroom Technology Guide
ITS maintains detailed information about technology in registrar classrooms across campus. From Bowne to Watson, you can learn about the resources available in each space. Individual training sessions also are available for faculty and staff who need further assistance with learning to operate classroom computers.
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This is not the semester that anyone envisioned. We realize that everyone’s situation is slightly different in terms of family, resources and more. Even so, please remember that you are not alone—we are all in this together. We look forward to helping you make the best of a challenging situation.
March 12, 2020
To support the transition to online course delivery effective at the end of the academic day on Friday, March 13, we will continue to send regular communications to ensure you have the most up-to-date information related to online teaching and learning. If you haven’t already, please bookmark the Academic Continuity Resources toolkit available at at Syracuse.edu/coronavirus/academic-continuity.
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