Mequon Adjunct Faculty In-Service Kickoff
Welcome to the Mequon Adjunct Faculty In-Service session where we're prepped and excited to kickstart the courses. Join us to meet presenters, get tech help, and discuss strategies for a successful first day. Learn how to support both faculty and students effectively.
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Welcome Mequon Adjuncts As you come in, please post in the chat Your name Course you are teaching Your first-day strategy to kick-start your course 1
Mequon Adjunct Faculty In-Service (In-Person Classes) Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00pm Central on Zoom With Andrew Wahl, Garrett Stremski, Catherine (Kate) Robertson, Aaron Moldenhauer, Jan Chapman, Elizabeth Evans In the Chat As you come in, put your name Course you are teaching Your first-day strategy to kick-start your course 2
Todays Agenda Welcome, Introductions of the Presenters Elizabeth Evans Getting Tech Help: Help Desk Garrett Stremski AV Tech Help Andrew Wahl, 5:10 5:20 Before Your Class/First Day of Class Strategies Kate Robertson,5:20 - 5:50 Christ in the Center Rev. Dr. Aaron Moldenhauer, 5:50 - 6:10 The New Portal and Supporting your Students - Elizabeth Evans, 6:10- 6:20 ARC and Accommodations Jan Chapman, 6:20 6:40 Best Practices, Adverse Weather, More tools, Elizabeth Evans 6:40 7:00 3
Getting Tech Help Help Desk Help Desk Garrett Stremski How we Support for Adjunct Faculty Blackboard Troubleshooting Outlook/Office 365 troubleshooting Password Reset Respondus 4.0 Installation Laptop troubleshooting DUO Mobile Support Common issues Students can not see content Grade not showing up correctly Issues adding content to a course 4
How the Help Desk Supports Students Blackboard Troubleshooting Outlook/Office 365 troubleshooting Password Reset - Must reset password every 180 days Respondus Lockdown Browser troubleshooting Laptop troubleshooting DUO Mobile Support Common Issues Uploaded wrong document/ document was corrupted 5
Help Desk How to Contact Helpdesk Hours Monday Friday 8AM 9PM (Full Support) Saturday 8AM 12PM (Partial Support) (Every Other Weekend) Sunday 11:30AM 8PM (Partial Support) Holidays Closed Phone Number: 262-243-4357 Email Address: support@cuw.edu, blackboardsupport@cuw.edu Location: Rincker 103 6
Getting Tech Help - AV Audio/Visual Services Andrew Wahl What we do: Provide classroom technology support for on campus and remote classes, utilizing in-room technology to provide the best possible experience for students and faculty (remote or in person) What we provide: Rental equipment Support of existing in-room technology Basic Zoom/Panopto support Used for distance learning/In class recording respectively 7
Rental Equipment - AV Can be booked when booking your original room through EMS (Portal PAGES Information Technology (IT) CUW Audio Visual) Can also be requested by calling 262-243-4357, then prompt 2 or emailing avworker@cuw.edu We do ask for 24 hour notice of requests to ensure that equipment can be provided Absolutely no overnight rentals or off campus rentals Your equipment is dropped off in your classroom in advance of the class, powered on, confirmed working, and then removed after your class is done. 8
Existing Room Technology - AV ALL classrooms at CUW have some form of distance learning tech in them AV maintains and supports all of it, and we do our best to make it as user friendly as possible. In general, if you re already on this zoom call and seeing this, you ve got a good chance of successfully operating most of our equipment already All of our classrooms contain cheatsheets for making sure that you have the correct audio/video sources for zoom/presentations AV does pride itself on being in the classroom to make sure things get going smoothly though, so feel free to call us and request that one of us meet you in the classroom 60 minutes in advance of your class start time to make sure things go well 9
Existing Room Technology, Pt. 2 - AV All Rooms at CUW contain (at minimum) A USB-C docking station that charges your laptop A Dell monitor (that you can use to monitor Zoom calls) An enhanced microphone for zoom or recording (rated to 25 ) A document camera (for in class playback or Zoom) A Projector and screen for sharing powerpoints/videos .etc. Speakers for hearing remote students/playing videos/content If you don t have a usb-c laptop, just contact av, we have checkout laptops that you can reserve for this 10
Existing Room Technology, Pt. 3 - AV In addition to the minimum described on the previous slides, CUW has a number of dedicated Zoom Rooms These rooms are slightly more complicated, but better for distance learning They do vary slightly, but all should contain: better microphones for students in the classroom to be heard on Zoom At least one controllable camera for zoom (controlled via Extron Panel) DVD/BluRay players And more 11
Extron Controls - AV The vast majority of classrooms on campus are Extron Controlled Usually a wall mounted or desk mounted touchpanel or button panel that controls the basic functions of the room (such as turning on the projector, dropping the screen, switching sources, changing volume level As always, you can call A/V anytime for assistance, but they are designed carefully to be as user friendly as possible Ideally, in most of our classrooms, you shouldn t need to fumble around and find 4 different remotes, our goal is to make it as easy as possible to get started. Technology should make your experience smoother, not more complicated 12
AV Contact information & helpful links Our website https://www.cuw.edu/academics/services/technology- services/av.html Contains an up-to-date list of classrooms with basic descriptions of what they contain, as well as contact information for all of our full time staff For all basic requests, please start by contacting avworker@cuw.edu, or calling our IT Helpdesk at 262-243-4357, it s legitimately the best way to get in contact with us 13
AV Info on the Portal Go to my.cuw.edu, log in Look for PAGES Information Technology (IT) CUW Audio Visual 14
Before Class Begins Kate Acknowledge Your Teaching Agreement NEW! There is now a Quick Link on the portal to FLAC Acknowledgement! There are no more paper or PDF adjunct teaching contracts. Accept your contract by responding to an email from Banner@cuw.edu or going directly to the Portal. Tools are in the Faculty Resources Channel on the Portal 15
Before Class Begins Kate Your course should be open to student viewing Friday before the class begins Post your syllabus as a PDF in your course by Friday Locate your class list on the portal under Tools Faculty Picture Class List. (do not use Faculty Class List link to send email) Send a welcome email or announcement with email option to your students this week before classes start. You can include your syllabus if you want your students to see it early. Students locate their textbooks on the Bookstore website. 16
The First Day of Class - Kate INSTEAD DON T Walk in after your students Arrive early! Be preoccupied with the computer, paperwork before class Greet students as they arrive Read the syllabus to the class Create an activity around the syllabus: Scavenger hunt Group quiz or Kahoot Spend time on introductions, community-building Establish some class norms, procedures, as a team Jump right into content Spend the whole time on housekeeping Teaching something related to the course or field Short, interesting, current article Stats from the field How will you create intrigue for next class and beyond? Just wing it Be prepared! 18
First assignment/Enrollment Verification- Kate SO important for record-keeping, financial aid, enrollment verification, etc. More details on next slide 19
First Assignment/Enrollment Verification & Absence Policies Students are notified as the term begins that they need to complete the university-wide First Assignment/Enrollment Verification in all of their courses to remain enrolled in those courses. Link in Blackboard black Left-hand column Handout: First Assignment_Student. Students who do not submit the first assignment will automatically be dropped for non-attendance by the Registrar s Office and will NOT be able to re-enroll. Faculty handout: First Assignment_Faculty Faculty are encouraged to reach out to students who have not submitted their first assignment. Instructors may choose to have an attendance policy in their syllabus if they wish to be able to administratively withdraw students due to excessive absence. Faculty must clearly define the consequences for non- attendance and include their policy on withdrawing due to excessive absence in their syllabus. If attendance is identified as a portion of the student s final grade, faculty must maintain a record of students attendance throughout the term. Faculty will still want to communicate and should reach out to any student who fails to submit assignments or is excessively absent, and alert the Registrar in any cases where the student should be withdrawn. 20
YOU! One of the primary indicators of effective student learning is a positive teacher-student relationship. Tell students about yourself professional experience, hobbies, etc. Get to know your students, ask questions, learn (and use) names. Be approachable. Move around the classroom. Be honest. Be human. Be predictable and reliable in your communications. Set expectations and follow through be consistent, but flexible in times of need Help students develop as a learning community offer opportunities for small group conversations, projects, etc. You set the tone and vibe of the classroom!!! 21
Planning for your Teaching Lesson Planning Template & Script (handout shared after session) Learning Outcomes: The goals for the course are expressed in the course learning outcomes. Develop goals for each lesson. Interactive Learning: Interactivity is crucial for student learning. The students must do something to engage in learning; lesson planning involves planning how students will engage. Here is a resource on interactive activities designed for the college classroom: https://celt.cuw.edu/wp-content/uploads/handout-interactive-techniques-2.pdf 22
Christ at the Center Rev Dr Aaron Moldenhauer 23
The New Portal Need a little help with the new portal? Short Portal Tutorial Need to Refresh or log in again if having trouble Use the Search bar on the dashboard Links are under TOOLS Resources and text, like the channels on the old portal, are on the PAGES Many resources we are sharing today can be found at PAGES Faculty Resources Adjunct Instructor Resources 24
Support Your Students Tell students to check their CUW email address!!!! Student Counseling Center studentwellness@cuw.edu 262 243 2244 Refer students to Concordia Central Google Search Concordia Central One Stop Shop Virtual Physical Location in Stuenkel 103 https://www.cuw.edu/students/concordia-central.html Connect students to: Advising Team Billing Financial Aid Registrar IT & General Services Career Engagement Center 25
EAB Navigate replaces Watermark Student Success Access Through Portal steps to find Go to Tools Go to Faculty EAB Navigate Tool takes you there Tools- Faculty Faculty Student Referral EAB Navigate provides directions on using Alerts. Use the Alerts Feature If you see students who are not submitting assignments, or you have concerns about students. Our shorthand handout is here https://falcon.cuw.edu/portal/Navigateforallfacultybasics.docx 26
Best strategies for reaching International Students Cultural/Emotional Needs Academic Needs Learn something about your student s culture. Non-verbal cues can help with understanding content. Personally meet & welcome student Internationals benefit from collaborative and inclusive learning. Come from a stance of Asset rather than Deficit thinking when approaching other cultures. Show that you value them and what they bring to the table. Additional language learning is a lifelong process, and clear communication is the goal. Provide opportunities for expression in multiple ways. Assure student that you are their advocate not their score keeper. Internationals benefit from clear instructions and seeing examples through modeling. Touch base regularly with student: sincerely and patiently. Avoid bias in grading. Let Internationals see the heart of Christ through you. Be flexible. Be aware of discrimination and cultural bias. Certain statements/questions can single out students based on their name, status or appearance. Provide support resources early and touch base often. Create lessons relating to global and inter-cultural perspectives Positive rapport with the instructor is key to an international student s academic success Other students will follow YOUR lead in how you treat international students. You set the tone which will determine if they feel included or not.
CUW Rincker Library Getting started with the library here www.cuw.edu/library or https://research.cuw.edu/getting-started-guide/ Have a general question? The main number is now 262 243 4554 Ask a Librarian https://www.cuw.edu/academics/library/ask-a-librarian.html Maria Becker, our instructional librarian, can visit your classes in-person or virtually to acquaint students with library resources and research strategies. Maria.Becker@cuw.edu 262 243 4403 Using the library website, databases, searching, PRIMO and other tools What are the best databases for my topic? Locating full-text versions of articles Using Zotero during your research 28
ARC and Accommodations Jan Chapman Academic Resource Center (ARC) is a FREE, full-service learning support center. This means that we offer programs, services, and resources to help traditional and non-traditional students achieve academic success. Tutoring(TutorMe for Online & Center Students), Evening zoom tutor Math Drop-In Desk Writing Center(OWL for Online & Center Students) Supplemental Instruction (Group sessions, Exam review) Other Services: Peer Academic Coaching/Mentoring New Transition Bridge Program Adult Literacy Program ESL/International Students Prosper and S.T.A.R. Programs Academic Support and Retention Academic Resources from the ARC Main Page: https://www.cuw.edu/academics/services/student- academic-resources/academic-resource-center/academic-services/index.html 29
Accommodations for students: Accommodations offered to students with physical, learning, and mental health disabilities: Goal is to create equal access for all students, do not guarantee success Most Requested Accommodations include - Test Proctoring (680+ exams per semester) , extended test time, Audio-Notetaking ESL/International Students, reading and writing technology, Peer Academic Coach (PAC) Administer all proctored exams for students with disabilities when requested, as well as students that need to do a make-up exam. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Posting all course information in Blackboard, ALLY, Untimed exams, Record lectures... Ally information for instructors: https://celt.cuw.edu/ally-resources/ Ally information for students: https://celt.cuw.edu/ally-for-students/ Elizabeth.kirk@cuwledu, Academic Support Specialist, 262-243-4216 Janis.chapman@cuw.edu, ARC Director, 262-243-4299, ARC is located in Rincker 206/208 30
During and After your Class Best Practices Best Practices for Teaching 5.14 Faculty Handbook Midterm grading You don t actually enter a mid-term grade. Keep your Blackboard Grade Center updated. In the middle of the term (October 18 for Fall), a snapshot of midterms grade will be taken. Be sure to directly notify any student who is receiving a D or F grade at that time. Final grades Enter your grades from Bb into Banner Final grades need to the same in your GradeCenter and Banner Portal - Tools Faculty Faculty Grading 31
Important Tools Portal PAGES Faculty Resources Adjunct Faculty Resources and Blackboard for Faculty Blackboard Basics 08/24 How to Find Your Class Roster, Photos, and Email Your Class Faculty Helps for Blackboard Updated: 2024- 2025 Blackboard Expectations for faculty are now included in Faculty Handbook 5.14 Best Practices for Teaching FLAC Acknowledgement How To https://falcon.cuw.edu/portal/5FLACAcknowledgementofAssignments.pdf CUWAA Adjunct Faculty Handbook 32
The Basics To obtain your Falcon OneCard, please visit the OneCard Office (R202) located inside the library. Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm. Parking Permit Register your auto with Campus Safety Register My Auto https://cuwaa.aimsparking.com/ use SSO (Single Sign On). Then go to Campus Safety to pick up your permit Academic Calendar https://www.cuw.edu/about/offices/registrar/academic-calendars.html Classes begin Monday August 26, 2024. No Classes Monday, September 2. The enrollment deadline for adding full semester courses is 8 am September 6; students must have the instructor s permission to add the course starting September 2. No classes on the Sixth Friday, October 4, 2024. Midterm/Progress Report Grades will be reviewed by advising staff as of Friday, October 18, 2024 University final exam schedule 2024-2025 33
Resources for Beyond Day One CELT webpage: https://www.cuw.edu/academics/services/faculty-staff- resources/celt/index.html Some of Kate s favorite teaching books Rice G.T. (2018). Hitting pause: 65 Lecture breaks to refresh and reinforce learning Harrington & Zakrajsek (2017). Dynamic lecturing: Research-based strategies to enhance lecture effectiveness Ritchhart & Church (2020). The power of making thinking visible: Practices to engage and empower all learners. Rhodes, et.al. (2020). A guide to effective studying and learning: Practical strategies from the science of learning. 34
Adverse Weather In case of hazardous weather, road conditions, or other emergencies, the Vice President for Academics (CUW) or Vice President of Administration (CUAA) will inform the local media and university communication venues whether classes will be moved to a virtual format. Normally a decision concerning daytime classes is made by 6:00 am, and a decision regarding evening classes (classes that start after 4:30 pm) is made by 2:00 pm. Wherever possible, people will work, teach, and learn remotely. When severe weather is forecast, be prepared to teach remotely on Zoom during your regularly scheduled class time. When a weather day is declared, instructors are expected to move classes to a virtual format whenever possible. Canceling or rescheduling a class due to weather is permitted only if the nature of the class session (e.g. laboratory, experiential learning, etc.) makes a virtual learning experience impractical. Faculty in Mequon should check the CUW webpage, portal announcements or call the CUW information line (262-243-2222). 35
Using Your Zoom during Adverse Weather Notify Students of Your Plans: Communicate information to your students through e-mail and course announcements in your Blackboard course and post your Zoom link in the course in advance of any emergencies. How to set up your CU Zoom account and sharing the link with students. https://falcon.cuw.edu/portal/CommunicateWYourStudents.pdf If you need HELP with Zoom, contact the HELP Desk at ithelpdesk@cuw.edu or 262 243 HELP 36
Best Practices - during and after Faculty Helps for Blackboard Use Blackboard to Create assignments for students to submit work ( drop boxes ) Set up grade center Post your CUWAA account Zoom link on the Content page Many tutorials on the CELT Blog (celt.cuw.edu) https://celt.cuw.edu/cuwaa-blackboard-use-faculty/ 37
Thank You! 38
