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.

Clicker Update from Joe Axenroth.

During the upcoming fall semester using TurningPoint, the need or want may arise to keep
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

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.

Plato Course Requests - Summer & Fall Semester!

Attention Plato Instructors!

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.

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!

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