Promoting Faculty Support Centers and Online Teaching Resources

Accessibility, Communication, Content, Instructors, Start of Term, Support

Campaign Description

Your instructors may need additional assistance when teaching online, especially if they have minimal experience. As a way to connect them to university resources and possibly reduce support calls, you can provide information on faculty support centers on campus.

Success Criteria

Faculty will be informed and reminded of resources to assist with virtual learning

Tips and reminders of resources to help faculty with virtual learning.

Copy & Paste Message Content

From the example:
Did you know the Thomas Cooper Library offers a wide range of services for instructors, including:

·       Getting your course readings in Blackboard
·       Locating open educational resources for your class
·       Scanning library content
·       Providing copyright information
·       Offering research guides and workshops

For information on these resources to help make your transitions to virtual learning as smooth as possible, check out the library website.

If you cannot come to campus due to COVID-19 concerns, we also have support articles here in the Help feature on Canvas with topics ranging from setting up tests and assignments to using Speed Grader and Rubrics. (hyperlink relevant support articles to corresponding phrase in the sentence above)

More flexible text for customizing:
Did you know all faculty members have access to the (name of Faculty Development Center) virtually to assist with resources and support for hybrid and online learning. (Name of Faculty Development Center) offers a wide range of services for instructors including: (list of services).

For information on these resources to help make your transitions to virtual learning as smooth as possible, check out the (name of Faculty development center).