Start Strong, End Strong—Distance Delivery Resources
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Start Strong, End Strong—Distance Delivery Resources
If you are just getting started with distance delivery, we suggest completing the Readiness Assessment and then utilizing the remainder of the resources to help you fill in the gaps.
Review this short (less than 5 minutes) video on Preparing for Distance Delivery.
Online Resources
- Recordings of some of our trainings and supplemental materials are located on our Distance Delivery page.
- Learn more about Delivering and Assessing Content with Blackboard and other technology tools.
- When moving from face-to-face to a digital environment, it is important to address the accessibility needs of any student with accommodations. Learn more about Supporting Students Who have Approved Accommodations and Tips for Creating Accessible Course Materials.
- Beginning Fall 2020 proctored exams facilitated through AOI will be with ProctorU. Updated information will be posted no our Proctored Exams.
Training Opportunities
Live sessions (offered virtually via Zoom) are offered throughout the semester. Visit our Training Schedule for available trainings.
Distance Delivery Mastery Certificate
The Distance Delivery Mastery Certificate provides an opportunity for instructors to gain competence in all aspects critical to fostering student success in the distance delivery environment. Through workshops, and the support of Academic Outreach and Innovation (AOI), instructors will gain the knowledge and tools needed to successfully adapt their teaching style to the distance environment.
Earning this certificate allows instructors to build confidence and comfort in the distance environment thereby enriching their teaching, promoting student success, and documenting professional development.
On-Demand Support
Due to our high volume of support requests, we suggest starting with our resources listed above. For live on-demand support to get your questions answered and brainstorm idea for your upcoming distance delivery course, visit our on-demand support room.
Student Resources
The information on the Student Guide for Completing Courses Remotely page is for WSU students taking courses transitioned to distance learning due to the University’s response to COVID-19.
This page provides resources to help students successfully complete courses delivered remotely through Blackboard Learn and other academic technology.
Students taking courses at a distance need regular access to a desktop or laptop computer with Internet access. Make sure the computer you plan to use is up to the task! Check your computer here.
This series of videos and teaching tips is presented by Academic Outreach and Innovation (AOI). We invite you to join the conversation. Share your tips and ask questions through this blog. If you would like these posts to be sent directly to your email each week, subscribe to the listserv by emailing aoi.li@wsu.edu.
For more information or to schedule time with an instructional designer or emerging technologist, contact aoi.li@wsu.edu or request training on demand. You can also visit the Spark Faculty Innovation Studio in room 102 any time from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, during the academic year.