Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Online Instructors - Fall Course Requests!
Hello WSU Online Instructors! It is now time to request your Fall 2011 course shells if you are using Plato in the upcoming fall semester. Click here to find information on how to request your Fall 2011 course shell.
Happy summer!
CIT Team
Happy summer!
CIT Team
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Summer 2011 Faculty Web Camp
CIT is gearing up for another Summer Web Camp. Camp is currently full,
our biggest one yet at 27 campers!
What is Web Camp? Web Camp is step-by-step program
that teaches faculty how to move their face to face courses online. It covers
topics including: online pedagogy, best practices from Westfield faculty who
are teaching online, the design of your course following the WSU Best Practices
Course Template, general use of the course management system, an understanding
of creating and using assessments online, the tools and tricks (not limited
to Jing, Audacity, Elluminate-Class, Skype), Quality Matters Course Rubrics,
and much much more.
Click here for the most recent Web Camp Invitation to see how you can be considered for the next Web Camp! - or stop and see me in and see Lynn in Wilson 114 for more details!
our biggest one yet at 27 campers!
What is Web Camp? Web Camp is step-by-step program
that teaches faculty how to move their face to face courses online. It covers
topics including: online pedagogy, best practices from Westfield faculty who
are teaching online, the design of your course following the WSU Best Practices
Course Template, general use of the course management system, an understanding
of creating and using assessments online, the tools and tricks (not limited
to Jing, Audacity, Elluminate-Class, Skype), Quality Matters Course Rubrics,
and much much more.
Click here for the most recent Web Camp Invitation to see how you can be considered for the next Web Camp! - or stop and see me in and see Lynn in Wilson 114 for more details!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Plato Support & Free Online Tutoring!
Getting Help on PLATO:
For 24/7 Plato Support via phone, support ticket, or instant chat, go to www.wsc.ma.edu/plato and click on the 24/7 Plato Support button any time of day.
Free Online Tutoring for ALL WSU students!
There is Free Online Tutoring available for all WSU students. They can access the tutoring service by clicking the Smarthinking button on the Plato login page and using their WSU information to register.
For 24/7 Plato Support via phone, support ticket, or instant chat, go to www.wsc.ma.edu/plato and click on the 24/7 Plato Support button any time of day.
Free Online Tutoring for ALL WSU students!
There is Free Online Tutoring available for all WSU students. They can access the tutoring service by clicking the Smarthinking button on the Plato login page and using their WSU information to register.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Flip the Switch in MyWestfield
If you are using Plato for your summer 1 course it is time to “Flip the Switch” in MyWestifleld.
Each semester If you are using Plato for your course content, you must go into MyWestfield and “flip the
switch” to push students through to the Plato system.
This is not an automatic process and if not done, students who are logging in through MyWestfield will be stuck in an empty course shell.
Flipping the switch is VERY easy.
1. Log in to MyWestfield.
2. Click on the faculty tab.
3. Click on “Click here to view my courses”.
4. Click the little pencil next to your course.
5. Choose the Plato option.
6. Click SAVE CHANGES.
7. Follow steps 4 - 6 for each of your courses.
Click here for a quick video tutorial on how to "flip the switch"
Please email Lisa at lclark@wsc.ma.edu if you have questions. Thank you.
Each semester If you are using Plato for your course content, you must go into MyWestfield and “flip the
switch” to push students through to the Plato system.
This is not an automatic process and if not done, students who are logging in through MyWestfield will be stuck in an empty course shell.
Flipping the switch is VERY easy.
1. Log in to MyWestfield.
2. Click on the faculty tab.
3. Click on “Click here to view my courses”.
4. Click the little pencil next to your course.
5. Choose the Plato option.
6. Click SAVE CHANGES.
7. Follow steps 4 - 6 for each of your courses.
Click here for a quick video tutorial on how to "flip the switch"
Please email Lisa at lclark@wsc.ma.edu if you have questions. Thank you.
Clicker Update from Joe Axenroth.
track of student responses using the reporting tool. Although TurningPoint’s reporting
feature is a very powerful tool, Turning Technologies recently deployed an application called
ResultsManager that allows you to work on reports across multiple sessions seamlessly and
easily. If you would like training, or more information on this application, please contact Joe Axenroth at x8130 or jaxenroth@wsc.ma.edu to schedule an appointment. You can also view the ‘TurningPoint @ CIT’ blog at tpcit.blogspot.com for more ideas. ~ Joe
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
It’s time for a Plato course tune-up!
Attention WSU instructors!
Schedule a meeting with Lisa to tune-up your online or face to face enhanced
course for the summer or fall semester. Learn easy ways to streamline communications, and
make assignments and activities clear to your students.
Discuss a PowerPoint, or show how to do a problem in Excel with easy, free screen capture software - Jing.
Learn how to set up a virtual offi ce (Vroom, by Elluminate) to hold your office hours, or meet with students in real time, online from just about anywhere.
Record a weekly lecture with Audacity, the easy to use, podcasting software.
Whether you want to add an image to your course, or have your students submit a paper online, Lisa
can get you up to speed in no time. Send an email to lclark@wsc.ma.edu to schedule
an appointment now.
Schedule a meeting with Lisa to tune-up your online or face to face enhanced
course for the summer or fall semester. Learn easy ways to streamline communications, and
make assignments and activities clear to your students.
Discuss a PowerPoint, or show how to do a problem in Excel with easy, free screen capture software - Jing.
Learn how to set up a virtual offi ce (Vroom, by Elluminate) to hold your office hours, or meet with students in real time, online from just about anywhere.
Record a weekly lecture with Audacity, the easy to use, podcasting software.
Whether you want to add an image to your course, or have your students submit a paper online, Lisa
can get you up to speed in no time. Send an email to lclark@wsc.ma.edu to schedule
an appointment now.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Plato Course Requests - Summer & Fall Semester!
Attention Plato Instructors!
SUMMER 1 DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 18.
SUMMER 2 DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 6.
FALL DEADLINE: Friday, September 1.
Hello Plato Users!
It is time to request your Plato course shells for the upcoming summer and fall semesters.
Important reminders before you make course requests
*** TO AVOID STUDENT ACCESS ISSUES ***
1. Request Plato courses before the semester deadline. Click here to view a tutorial on how to fill out the form to request your Plato courses.
Deadlines are as follows:
SUMMER 1 DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 18.
SUMMER 2 DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 6.
FALL DEADLINE: Friday, September 1.
2. Be sure you have the correct section number for your course. Students are loaded into the section they are registered for.
3. If you have an E01 section, you must request this section and CROSSLIST it with the appropriate 501 section. Click here to view a quick video tutorial on how to “crosslist” identical courses.
4. If your course number changes or your classes are switched, contact us at cit@wsc.ma.edu ASAP with all of the course information so this issue can be resolved.
5. Remember to “flip the switch” in MyWestfield so your students will have access to your course if they login through MyWestfield. Click here for a video tutorial on how to “flip the switch”.
FINALLY go to the form to request your courses: http://cit.wsc.ma.edu/plato/course_creator.php
As always you can find great information on the Faculty News and Resources Page. Please contact us at cit@wsc.ma.edu if you have any questions, or issues. Enjoy this beautiful day.
Thank you.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Facebook Page & Plato Help!
Hello Students and Faculty!
We now offer 24/7 Plato support on Facebook. Just click the Plato support link on the left side of our Facebook page, and you can chat with a live support agent, or submit a Plato help ticket!
Click here to get to the CIT Facebook page, and be sure to "Like Us"!
We are also on Twitter at @CIT_WSU for semester reminders and updates!
We now offer 24/7 Plato support on Facebook. Just click the Plato support link on the left side of our Facebook page, and you can chat with a live support agent, or submit a Plato help ticket!
Click here to get to the CIT Facebook page, and be sure to "Like Us"!
We are also on Twitter at @CIT_WSU for semester reminders and updates!
Welcome to the CIT Blog at WSU!
Welcome to the Center for Instructional Technology, Wilson Hall 114
The Center for Instructional Technology was established to promote and develop online courses and programs, and to provide course websites for face to face courses. CIT is also responsible for the Online Learning (PLATO: People Learning and Teaching Online) at WSU. The Center supports faculty and students with their classes, whether enhanced face to face, blended and or online. CIT trains faculty to migrate their face to face courses to the online course format and works to develop degrees, programs, minors and courses.
The Center for Instructional Technology also provides confidential consultation to all faculty and staff for the purpose of learning, managing and integrating existing and new technologies into their teaching and work.
The CIT houses a variety of instructional and technological tools for both PC and MAC users. The Center meets with faculty and staff in a one-on-one setting, offers group instruction and workshops, and self-paced tutorials on technology and web 2.0 tools.
The CIT will not instruct faculty how to teach, but will help them manage and incorporate technology into the classroom to enhance the learning experience.
Lynn Zayac, Director
Plato/Vista Support/Login and General Issues Students and Staff:
Joseph Axenroth, Administrative Assistant
Tel. 413-572-8130
jaxenroth@wsc.ma.edu
Faculty Plato Support:
Lisa Clark, Online Faculty Support Specialist
Tel. 413-572-8249
lclark@wsc.ma.edu
Plato Support/Technical Issues Students and Staff:
Salim Ibrahim, Instructional Technologist
Tel. 413-572-5664
sibrahim@wsc.ma.edu
Plato Online Course Development
Lynn Zayac, Director
Tel. 413-572-8130
The Center for Instructional Technology was established to promote and develop online courses and programs, and to provide course websites for face to face courses. CIT is also responsible for the Online Learning (PLATO: People Learning and Teaching Online) at WSU. The Center supports faculty and students with their classes, whether enhanced face to face, blended and or online. CIT trains faculty to migrate their face to face courses to the online course format and works to develop degrees, programs, minors and courses.
The Center for Instructional Technology also provides confidential consultation to all faculty and staff for the purpose of learning, managing and integrating existing and new technologies into their teaching and work.
The CIT houses a variety of instructional and technological tools for both PC and MAC users. The Center meets with faculty and staff in a one-on-one setting, offers group instruction and workshops, and self-paced tutorials on technology and web 2.0 tools.
The CIT will not instruct faculty how to teach, but will help them manage and incorporate technology into the classroom to enhance the learning experience.
Lynn Zayac, Director
Plato/Vista Support/Login and General Issues Students and Staff:
Joseph Axenroth, Administrative Assistant
Tel. 413-572-8130
jaxenroth@wsc.ma.edu
Faculty Plato Support:
Lisa Clark, Online Faculty Support Specialist
Tel. 413-572-8249
lclark@wsc.ma.edu
Plato Support/Technical Issues Students and Staff:
Salim Ibrahim, Instructional Technologist
Tel. 413-572-5664
sibrahim@wsc.ma.edu
Plato Online Course Development
Lynn Zayac, Director
Tel. 413-572-8130
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