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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.
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Global Campus and the Learning Innovations team can provide support through live assistance and self-guided inquiry. Our teams can work with you on course design and delivery, as well as technical problems (including Canvas). Learn more about available support options.