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JSUOnline Workshops
Faculty Training
Jackson State University’s JSUOnline certifies faculty to teach online. The approval process requires that instructors successfully complete the following three foundational training courses (Catalog of Workshops):
Required Foundational Courses
- DL 501 – Introduction to Canvas
- DL 502 – Designing and Creating Courses in Canvas
- DL 503 – Best Practices for Teaching Online
Training is usually blended, where faculty are in a traditional classroom but receiving online instruction. This training method allows the trainer to provide hands-on assistance and the instructor to practice using the online system.
Faculty knowledge and skills are assessed during the training or immediately following. Faculty member are certified as “proficient” or “not proficient” after the training is completed.
Continuing Education in Distance Learning
Faculty teaching online courses will have knowledge and skills of contemporary technologies and pedagogical techniques by participating in individual and group professional development activities.
After successfully completing the foundational trainings, faculty are encouraged to enhance their proficiency in the use of Canvas tools, in order to enhance instruction and content delivery. The following courses are provided to enhance online teaching proficiency:
Canvas Tools for Experienced Users
- DL 601 – Universal Design Principles
- DL 602 – Creating Quizzes, Surveys, and Assessments
- DL 701 – Using Web Conference Tools
- DL 702 – Mastering Canvas’ Gradebook
- DL 703 – Using Blogs, Wikis, and Journals in Canas
- DL 704 – Using Audio and Video in Canvas
The JSUOnline staff offers the following courses to train the faculty in the use of contemporary and emerging uses of technology:
Instructional & Professional Enhancement
- BON 101 – Build an Online Newspaper
- EW20T – Embedding Web 2.0 Tools in Canvas
- GD 101 – Google Drive
Certification
JSUOnline awards two certificates: (1) A Certificate of Completion and (2) A Certification of Participation.
A Certificate of Completion denotes “proficient,” while a Certificate of Participation documents the faculty member’s participation in the training session.
Registration
Registration for all workshops is offered on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited. Complete Online Registration here.
*Please note that faculty and instructors must complete the required workshops before teaching an online course.
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