Welcome to TU's New online Tool!
Teaching online is challenging and requires more technical expertise than face-to-face. As an instructor learning new technologies and practical pedagogical approaches needn't be difficult.
The Center is here to to help you become a better online instructor and successful in your use of online technologies and pedagogies. This website will provide you with tools for technology integration, and opportunities to share and collaborate about best practices for online teaching and learning.
A lot of content has been added, but look for more information will be added soon.This Fall look for a wider variety of learning opportunities, from virtual and face-to -face workshops and training seminars on Content Manager and Class Live Pro to Instructional Design practices for online instruction.
Become familiar with this website and remember to bookmark this page to make it easy to visit again.
NOTE: There are still some links that are not live yet
News
Migrataton fromJenzabar to eCollege
Due to the need for expertise in the Jenzabar system and more support for the course moves, Leonard Reaves, Director of IT and his staff will assume the duties for the technical migration. If you have any questions as to the move you may contact him at 448-3271 or by email at reavesl@tiffin.edu.
Technical issues on missing threads, or course content, log on information or access issues need to be directed to him.
Any questions about how to use the Content Manager or Class Live Pro (Elluminate) may be directed to Debra Beach, at 448-3578 or by email at beachdm@tiffin.edu. After August contact the IT helpdesk at 419-448-3430 or Marissa Brown, at 419-448-3277 or by email at BrownM@tiffin.edu.
Online Course Preparation
If you are a Lead Instructor, or preparing materials for the new platform follow the links below. The first link will open a pdf with the course structure and definitions, which have been adopted to comply with section 508, and usability standards. The second link will take you to the Online Guidelines page
- Course Structure screenshot and heading definitions (PDF)
- Guidelines for creating and teaching online courses
- Lead Instructor Online Course Creation Guidelines (PDF)
- eCollege User Guide (PDF)
Training Opportunities
Training dates. Go to the LEARN page to view the complete list of training and learning opportunities and to Register and Sign up for training.
Have questions that you would like answered? Go to our Discussion Forum and post your query. I will be the forum moderator and will answer questions about the migration. I created this website to asist you, but if you do not find your answer here or have any other important questions that are not appropriate for the forum e-mail me at beachdm@tiffin.edu and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
