Academic Innovation Blog

Online Studies & Instructional Resources Spring 2021 Planning Meeting

For those of you that weren't able to attend the Online Studies and Instructional Resource Spring Planning virtual meeting, a recording is now available. The recording can be viewed directly on Microsoft Stream. 

If you missed other Spring 2021 planning sessions, visit the Daytona State College Professional Development Fall/Spring Planning page for more recordings of meetings, including the president's welcome back session.

As always, the Faculty Innovation Center is here to answer any of your questions. Feel free to book an appointment with one of our instructional designers via the Bookings app. They are available to meet both virtually and in-person (socially distanced and with masks).  

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Pam Ortiz
Administrative Specialist, Division of Online Studies
pamela.ortiz@daytonastate.edu
386-506-3638
http://www.daytonastate.edu/onlinestudies/

In this blog I will discuss the new Visual Table of Contents widget available for you to add to your course homepage in Falcon Online. But first I have a couple of reminders.

1. Remember to update the Instructor Profile widget on the default course homepage. Review the Falcon Online Update - Instructor Profile Widget opens in new window  blog post for instructions on how to edit this widget.
2. You may also consider adding the Welcome widget to your course homepage. You can review the Falcon Online Updates Welcome Widget opens in new window blog post for more information. IMPORTANT NOTE: This widget has been updated so that the default content will not show to students! Student will only see content for this widget once you have included the word "welcome" in a module name. Review the Welcome Widget Update opens in new window blog post for information on how to add this widget to your course homepage.

New Visual Table of Contents Widget

The new Visual Table of Contents (TOC) widget will display a card for each main module (not sub-modules). The module cards will display information from the module description and module completion progress as in this screenshot.

Selecting the module title or image will open the module in the main table of contents view. Each module card has various selectable icons for other information as follows.

1. If you include an image in the module description, it will show in the module card.
2. NOTE: If you don't have an image in the module description, then a default image is displayed.
3. When you select the information icon in the upper left corner of a module card, the card will flip over to to show the text description. On the back with the text description, a return arrow displays in the upper left corner of the card. Selecting that icon flips the card back to the front. NOTE: If you don't include a textual description then the information icon will not display.
4. Selecting the double arrow icon in the upper right corner of a module card will open the next sequential topic requiring completion.
5. A student progress indicator is displayed at the bottom of each module card. This displays a progress bar, percentage complete and count of topics out of the total topics completed.
6. Once a module is complete, the double arrow in the upper right of the module card will change to a check and the progress indicator will display 100%
7. Rather than display all the course module cards at once, which would make this widget quite large, there is a pagination control displayed at the bottom of the widget. Each page will display up to four module cards.

This video will demonstrate how to add  the widget to a custom homepage and the different features of the widget. NOTE: You may need to login with your DSC account to view this video.

Direct Link to video: Visual Table of Contents Widget (7:21) opens in new window

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For additional questions or one-on-one help, please contact the Faculty Innovation Center. You may book a face-to-face or virtual appointment opens in new window , contact us via email at fic@daytonastate.edu, or call 386.506.3485. FIC office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Bill Harrison
Senior Instructional Technologist/Instructional Designer
Instructional Resources
bill.harrison@daytonastate.edu | 386.506.4306

D2L Brightspace Training Webinars

If you're new to D2L Brightspace or you're a superuser, there's always more to learn. The Brightspace Community is a great resource for support and tips from fellow users. If you're not a member of the Brightspace Community, we highly recommend that you join! Once you become a member, you may dive into the vast library of Brightspace knowledge or you may just want to wade in with the Brightspace Community Guided Training. There are a number of recorded webinars, as well as upcoming live events. Listed below are descriptions and links to register for live webinars that are starting soon.

How to Participate  

1. If you haven't already, become a member of the Brightspace Community.
2. Check out the webinar descriptions below.
3. Click the button with the desired date of the webinar and fill in and submit the form.
4. You will receive a confirmation email for each webinar. This will include a link to join and a passcode.
5. You will receive an email reminder before the webinar.
6. At the time of the webinar, use the “Click Here to Join” link and the passcode provided in the confirmation email to join.

Training Schedule

Session 1B: Getting Started with Brightspace (11am start; 60 minutes)
This introductory session provides a live demo of key tools used in Brightspace. Explore Announcements, Content, Discussions, Assignments, Quizzes and Grades.
Format: 45 minute demo, 15 minute Q&A

January 12 January 19 January 26

Session 2B: ABC's of Content (3pm start; 60 minutes)
Wondering how to add content to your course? Explore how to copy existing content into courses and learn to create new materials within your course using the HTML Editor.
Format: 45 minute demo, 15 minute Q&A

January 12 January 19 January 26 Prerecorded

Session 3: Assess: Assignments (9am start; 60 minutes)
Need a place for students to submit papers and projects? Share effective practices for creating assignments.
Format: 45 minute demo, 15 minute Q&A

January 13 January 20 January 27 Prerecorded

Session 4: Assess: Discussions (11am start; 60 minutes)
Whether peer-to-peer or student-to-instructor, discussions are a great way for students to share what they are learning. Create discussion forums and topics within a course. 
Format: 45 minute demo, 15 minute Q&A

January 13 January 20 January 27 Prerecorded

Session 5: Assess: Quizzes (1pm start; 60 minutes)
Comprehension check. Midterm. Final Review. What do they have in common? They can all be created in Brightspace Quizzes. Explore how to build a quiz in your course.
Format: 45 minute demo, 15 minute Q&A

January 13 January 20 January 27 Prerecorded

Session 6: Evaluate: Grades (3pm start; 60 minutes)
Curious how to set up a new grade book in Brightspace? Explore setting up your grade book and grade items to support course evaluation requirements.
Format: 45 minute demo, 15 minute Q&A

January 13 January 20 January 27 Prerecorded

Open Q&A (4pm start; 60 minutes)
Are you new to Brightspace? Do you have specific questions about getting started in Brightspace? Share your questions and learn about helpful resources available on the Brightspace Community.   

January 21

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For additional questions or one-on-one help, please contact us in the Faculty Innovation Center. You may book a face-to-face or virtual appointment, contact us via email at fic@daytonastate.edu, or call 386.506.3485. FIC office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Brent Pierce
Instructional Designer
Division of Online Studies
brent.pierce@daytonastate.edu
386-506-4330

Spring 2021 Planning - Distance Learning Track

We're gearing up for Spring Planning this coming week, January 11-15. Here is the full Spring 2021 Planning Schedule. You'll notice that all of the sessions are only available virtually via Teams. If you'd like more resources about how to use Teams, check out our Let's Keep Teaching InfoGuide Teams tab.

Tuesday, Jan. 12

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. 

Online Studies and Instructional Resources Meeting, Cheryl Kohen & Hector Valle

Audience: Faculty teaching hybrid and online courses

This meeting is mandatory for all faculty teaching hybrid and online courses. Please join us to learn about updates, resources, and best practices for digital learning at DSC.

Wednesday, Jan. 13

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

eMentor Committee Meeting, Cheryl Kohen

Audience: Members of the eMentor Committee, including Peer Reviewers.

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

Counseling and Accessibility Services Training Accommodations Process, Bernice Ruiz

Audience: All faculty and staff (college-wide)

This session will provide an overview of Daytona State College’s accommodations process for students with special needs including information on the support services available for these students through the Counseling and Accessibility Services Department.

Thursday, Jan. 14

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

The Power of Microsoft O365 Teams, Bill Harrison & Hector Valle

Audience: All faculty and staff (college-wide)

In this session, Hector Valle and Bill Harrison from IT Instructional Resources and training will show you the power of Microsoft Teams. This new tool is a game-changer in the way that faculty, staff, and students communicate and collaborate. Topics include the Teams interface, maximizing Team channels, training resources, and how to request a Team. 

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

SmartEvals Instructor Training, Howard Walters (SmartEvals.com)

Audience: All faculty

Obtaining meaningful feedback from students is a critical component in course and program improvement. This workshop will train faculty on key elements of the SmartEvals course evaluation software, including navigation, reporting, and best practices. Time will be provided for Q&A. 

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Hybrid Best Practices, Cheryl Kohen

Audience: All faculty and staff (college-wide)

This session will provide insight into the nuances of hybrid course design and provide tips, tricks, and resources to promote quality hybrid experiences. Faculty who are teaching in the hybrid modality are encouraged to attend and share their experiences and best practices. 

Friday, Jan. 15

1:00-2:00 p.m.

Course Delivery Innovations during COVID and Beyond, John Brady

Audience: All faculty and staff (college-wide)

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many faculty experimenting with new tools and strategies to deliver content to our students. Some methods were tried and true and others were completely new approaches to teaching and learning. What’s working? What remains challenging? What tools and strategies should we keep in a post-pandemic world? Faculty Senate welcomes you to join a conversation about course delivery innovations spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Faculty are encouraged to attend and share their experiences and lessons learned. 

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Teaching with Microsoft Teams and Virtual Classroom, Hector Valle & Digital Professionals

Audience: All faculty and staff (college-wide)

In this session, we will cover current workflows structures and tools when teaching synchronous sessions with Microsoft Teams and Virtual Classroom. This session will be delivered along with IT Digital Professionals who will share their own experiences and workflows when teaching with these virtual tools and supporting students. Topics include meeting creation, meeting tools, recording management, and best practices. This session will be recorded and shared after the live presentation.

For additional questions or one-on-one help, please contact us in the Faculty Innovation Center. You may book a face-to-face or virtual appointment, contact us via email at fic@daytonastate.edu, or call 386.506.3485. FIC office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM. If you found this to be enlightening and useful, please subscribe to our blog! We look forward to seeing everyone virtually and in-person!

Cheryl Kohen
Director, Division of Online Studies
cheryl.kohen@daytonastate.edu
386-506-3405
http://www.daytonastate.edu/onlinestudies/ 

Do you use Video Assignment for student assessments? Would you like to use Virtual Proctoring for these assessments? Unfortunately, our Virtual Proctoring solutions are only available for quizzes, but we have a few Video Assignment tips and "hacks" that will allow you to utilize some of the virtual proctoring methods to up your academic integrity game.

Integrating virtual proctoring into your video assignments can be as easy as instructing the students to do the following:

• Record both their webcam video as well as share their entire screen.
• Authenticate their identity by providing a clear view of a DSC ID.
• Perform a quality room scan that includes a scan of the room, workspace, and, using a mirror, the front of the laptop and/or monitor. 

To help you get started and help your students understand what a quality room scan looks like, we have developed the following resources:

• Video Assignment Virtual Proctoring Student Instructions
• Performing a Quality Room Scan Video

To learn more about the many features and options in Video Assignment, check out these resources:

• Let's Keep Teaching Video Assignments InfoGuide
• Update for Virtual Classroom and Video Assignment Tools 

If you found this to be enlightening and useful, please subscribe to get the latest buzz from the Division of Online Studies!

For additional questions or one-on-one help, please contact us in the Faculty Innovation Center. You may book a face-to-face or virtual appointment, contact us via email at fic@daytonastate.edu, or call 386.506.3485. FIC office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Brent Pierce
Instructional Designer
Division of Online Studies
brent.pierce@daytonastate.edu
386-506-4330