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Semester planning checklist

Preparing to teach

Contact the Instructional Design & Educational Technology team to schedule a consultation with an Instructional Designer to discuss your course, development strategies and ideas for engagement. The following resources are also available to assist in the development of your courses:

Developing your courses

  • Register for workshops on a wide array of topics related to course development and delivery.
  • Explore faculty development programs.

Using WebCampus

  • Review WebCampus guides and resources.
  • Review the course copy checklist
  • Get answers to frequently asked questions on WebCampus.
  • Learn to use video effectively in WebCampus.

Creating accessible course content

  • Register for basic web accessibility training.
  • Learn about creating and using accessible course materials.

Integrating instructional technology

  • Plagiarism detection solutions
  • Student response systems (SRS)
  • Narrated PowerPoint/ voice-over PowerPoint
  • Proctoring tests online
  • Web conferencing for instruction

Office Contact Information

  • Location: Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
  • Instructional Design & Educational Technology: (775) 682-6798
  • Classroom Support: (775) 784-6085
  • Hours: Instructional Design & Educational Technology: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Classroom Support: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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