Future Students
Current Students
Faculty and Staff
UW-Superior Alumni
Parents
What should I consider when revising my courses?
1. Explore how you can help to create a sense of community for distance learners. Examples:
Welcome email sent to students
Introduction assignment - virtually meet another person in the class
Virtual office hours
Chat rooms or threaded discussions
Group projects
2. Set deadlines for assignments and exams. Determine consequences for late assignments.
3. Set expectations for students regarding all types of feedback. Students need to know this up-front. Examples:
Email and phone calls - returned within 24 hours/48 hours
Assignments - returned within three days or one week
Exams - returned or feedback posted in D2L within three days or one week
Spring Break - when students MAY NOT be able to reach you
What type of support is available for revising my courses?
1. Distance Learning Center
Best practices for teaching in a distance format
Updated template for both print and online courses (D2L)
Quality Matters course development rubric
Faculty/Staff Guide to Course Development and Teaching for Online and Distance Learning
Process for editing, reviewing and obtaining approval of courses
Stipends for course development
Resources for professional development
Assistance with research agendas - both student and faculty
Travel funding for conferences - when possible
Workshops held in partnership with the Center for Teaching and Learning with Technology
Examination support
Assessment and evaluation support
Develop opportunities for faculty to share expertise in working with distance learners
Connections with other UW-System campuses involved in distance learning
2. Library Staff
Update of databases and other resources available to faculty
E-Reserves
Library support for the Distance learner
Other
3. Center for Teaching and Learning with Technology
One-on-one discussion of your objectives in teaching and how technology may support/enhance those objectives
Workshops to explore the value that technology (Desire2Learn/D2L, etc.) can add to the teaching and learning experiences
Demonstrations of best practices
Other
How can I best manage my distance education workload?
Best practices
Professional development workshops
Faculty information sharing
Discussions and tips for success
Let me know what we can do to better support you.
Contact information: Peter Nordgren, Associate Dean, Distance Learning and Continuing Education, 715-394-8475; Erlanson 105