Teaching Continuity Resources for Faculty/Staff of WCE
The College of Education maintains and regularly updates a Continuity of Operations plan. For all instructors, but especially those not currently using Canvas, the Ed Tech Unit has assembled just-in-time resources for teaching continuity.
How To Get Help
- Canvas 24/7 Support- call 833-395-9054 or start a live chat
- Zoom Support- Submit a Request, Chat, Phone at 888-799-9666 ext 2
- FAQ Site- Step-by-step instructions on how-to-use Canvas
- Training- Attend a Professional Development offer by the office of eLearning and Distance Education
- Submit a Help Request for Tech Support- Submit a Ticket or call 910-962-4357
- One on One Help - For one on one help for WCE Faculty with distance education questions contact Tammy Clark or Tracy Pena.
- Working Remotely – UNCW Resources, including Remote Desktop Instructions.
Zoom – Video Conferencing Resources
Use Zoom to hold class meetings, conduct meetings with others virtually, and hold tutoring/advising sessions.
WCE Basic Zoom Training Session – Held Jan 8th, Recordings and Materials
- Zoom Resources: One-minute videos showing how to set up and run a Zoom meeting.
- Breakout Rooms: How to run breakout rooms in Zoom.
- Captioning Services Request
WCE Advanced Zoom Training- Held February 21, 1pm-2pm - Led by Symphony Oxendine
- This training focused on the pedagogical aspects of teaching in a Zoom class where everyone might be remote from the instructor. Setting norms for communication. When and Why do breakouts? How to facilitate breakout sessions.
Canvas – Online Learning
- Canvas Instructor Tour (A series of short videos to help learn how to use Canvas)
- Getting Started with Canvas for Instructors
- Instructure’s Canvas Instructor Guide
- Guides for Students
- Mobile Guides for Canvas
- Designing an Online Course: A walkthrough with best practices
UNCW DE Support
Other Resources
- Video Recording Options for Instructors
- Video Recording Options for Students
- Randall Library Remote Services
- Moving to Alternative Instructional Formats