Resources

Summary

In the event of an emergency situation caused by any number of factors, your ability to continue your class in the manner that you've planned may be impacted.
This guide provides information on locations with lecture capture equipment, loaner equipment, equipment purchasing recommendations, quick links to online resources, and ITS support documentation + LinkedIn Learning training videos.

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How to facilitate your class online in the context of COVID-19 related disruptions

This page provides information on best practices for online tests, locations with lecture capture equipment, loaner equipment, equipment purchasing recommendations, quick links to online resources, and ITS support documentation + LinkedIn Learning training videos:

Best Practices for Online Tests
- Support Guide: As circumstances arise that require you to teach online, you may find yourself needing to administer tests online.
Classrooms/Locations Equipped with Lecture Capture Equipment + Teach Live via Zoom:
- Karp 105 (58 people), Lippman 016 (45 people) | Request to teach via Registrar
- Schaffer Library ConnectIT Lab, Room 206 (16 people) | Reserve via ITS
Loaner Equipment
- Equipment Loaners + Rentals
- iPad Course Reserve Loaner Program
Equipment Purchasing Recommendations:
- Microphones
  - Revolabs xTAG Single-Channel Wireless Microphone System (best for face-to-face, synchronous instruction/recording in classroom for Panopto recording or Zoom session)
  - Audio-Technica Consumer ATGM1-USB USB Desktop Microphone (best for asyncronous recording outside classroom with Panopto or Zoom)
- Webcam
  - Logitech C920s HD Pro USB Webcam (best for synchronous or asyncronous instruction/recording outside classroom with Panopto or Zoom)
- Headsets
  - Logitech USB Headset H390 with Noise Cancelling Microphone (best for synchronous or asyncronous instruction/recording outside classroom with Panopto or Zoom)
  - Plantronics Voyager Focus UC Bluetooth Headset with USB Type-A Adapter (best for synchronous or asyncronous instruction/recording outside classroom with Panopto or Zoom)
Quick Links
- MyApps Login
- WebApps Login
- Nexus Login or login through your MyApps page.
- Gradescope Login
- Zoom Login or login through your MyApps page.
- Panopto Login or login through your MyApps page.
  Tip! Make sure you select[Nexus]from the dropdown list.
- LinkedIn Learning: Self-Directed Training Videos (available to all faculty, staff, and students.
  Tip! videos can get embedded into Nexus course websites
- Kialo Login | Sign-up
- Schaffer Library Resources: Tip! The Library can deliver electronic articles directly to email.
  - ILLiad
  - Libguides
  - Refworks
  - Primo: Where you can locate physical Library resources, directly access electronic resources, and place requests across our collections. We recommend signing in so that you might place requests, renew items that you have borrowed, create favorites lists, export citations to Refworks, and access databases that require you to sign in.
- Imagine Lab: The Lab is equipped with a variety of Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality tools as well as 360 video and photography equipment. In addition, online resources and virtual tools available through the Lab might help replicate the experience of some in class activities and/or labs (for example, virtual dissection, night sky apps, video demonstrations of labs, simulations).
- Technical Help: ITS Support Documentation + LinkedIn Learning Training Videos (requires sign-in with Union account credentials)
  - Universal Design/Accessibility (including, Creating Accessible PDFs)
  - Nexus
    - LinkedIn Learning Course: Learning Moodle: We recommend this online course for faculty who are completely new to Nexus (Moodle). It will take approximately 2 hours to go through the entire course. Below are select chapters from the above course for those faculty familiar with Nexus and need a refresher. You can sign into LinkedIn Learning through your MyApps page.
      - Adjust Course Settings
      - Create a Quiz
      - Online Forums/Discussion
      - Collect Assignments Digitally
      - Provide Students Feedback and Share Student Grades (Gradebook Setup)
    - Change Notification Preferences
    - Perusall Article/Chapter Discussions | Watch: Getting Started with Perusall in Nexus
    - Google Assignments
    - Integrate Gradescope
    - Tools to Extend Nexus
  - Kialo: Tip! Kialo discussions can easily get embedded within your Nexus course website.
    - Online Support
    - Learn More | Ideas for Integrating
  - Panopto
    - We recommend going through this support article for faculty who are new to Panopto.
  - Zoom
    - Read How Can I Use Zoom to Teach? for more information and guidance.
    - Zoom Video Tutorials: Watch: Getting Started with Zoom Pro LTI in Nexus, as well as How Can I Use Zoom? for more information.
    - LinkedIn Learning Course: Stay Connected with Zoom Meetings: We recommend this online course for faculty who are new to Zoom or need a refresher. It will take approximately 45 minutes to go through the entire course.
    - Zoom FAQ: Faculty Questions Answered
  - Google G-Suite (including Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides)
    - G Suite v. Microsoft 365: What Does ITS Recommend?
    - Office 365 for Home Use: Faculty, Staff, and Students are eligible for Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote) home use. Please go to www.office.com and click on [Sign In] using your Union College email address, select Work or School Account and follow the prompts. Once logged in, click on install office in the upper right corner. Office 365 will be available to you for free as long as you are at Union College.
  - Request Help via ITS Service Catalog
- Strategies for Teaching Remote: Go through this quick list and see if you are prepared to move to remote instruction. Don't fret! If you need assistance getting up to speed with any of the items on the list, you can use any of the self-directed resources above at any time and/or contact the Learning Design and Digital Innovation (LDDI) team.
Please contact our LDDI team for help and more information

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[With appreciation, the above recommendations were compiled/modified from Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning and the Indiana University, Teaching and Learning Center]

If you are having difficulty or you have unanswered questions, please contact the Help Desk through the ITS Service Catalog or call (518) 388-6400.

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Article ID: 100286

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Mon 3/9/20 8:53 AM

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Wed 4/6/22 1:57 PM