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The Center for Faculty Excellence team is providing remote support and training during this time.
SUPPORT THROUGH THE ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER (ATRC)
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
https://fresnostate.zoom.us/j/93919172517
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN ID
Faculty, schedule an appointment with an Instructional Designer for a longer discussion
about pedagogy or your Canvas course by completing this form.
MORE CANVAS HELP
Search the Canvas Instructor Guides or Click on 'Training Services Portal' through the Canvas Help button for additional
Canvas training. 
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FACULTY
1. Writing Across the Curriculum Workshops Scheduled
Language Diversity in the Writing Classroom
This workshop will explore ways that faculty can engage students' language diversity
in the writing classroom as a resource, rather than a hindrance or deficit. We will
look at how to scaffold writing and language concepts within instructors' disciplines
to maximize learning while still using best practices.
Friday, March 19, 10:00 a.m.
https://fresnostate.zoom.us/j/82015560334?pwd=NmdrTzRmUGlvQ0tadGxoTlNZVzNXdz09
W Course Syllabus- and Assignment-Building
This workshop is designed to help faculty develop, workshop, and troubleshoot W-course
syllabi and sequencing of assignments, as well as refine the learning goals and outcomes
for their courses.
Tuesday, April 20, 2:00 p.m.
https://fresnostate.zoom.us/j/81941703299?pwd=MDNvQ1ExenNSZldPMU9PSUdrSjVWdz09
2. Cascadia Open Education Summit 2021
This free, digital conference explores innovation, research, and best practices in
open education around the theme of “Regional influence. Global impact.” Registration is free and now open!
April 27 - 29, 2021
3. Provost Series on Practices for Virtual Instruction. Faculty Videos - By Faculty for Faculty (Fresno State Access only). These brief videos provide our faculty access to tutorials on topics that range from technology tools, teaching methodology, and assessment within the context of virtual teaching.
Recommendations from the Academic Senate on the Use of Cameras in Virtual classes
Challenges to establishing a uniform recommendation include:
- class sizes, structure, and content vary greatly
- a number of barriers to video use exist including bandwidth, privacy concerns, background distractions
- it is the university’s responsibility to make sure students are equipped for basic course needs
- students with disabilities may have additional challenges with using audio-visual tools that have not yet been identified
Recommendations for the classroom
Faculty are encouraged to clearly state camera expectations in syllabus and review
these expectations the first day of class or even post on Canvas prior to the start
of the semester. If camera usage is required on certain days the rationale should
be included in the syllabus. If faculty do require the use of cameras there needs
to be a procedure for exceptions. Faculty are encouraged to create class expectations
at the start of semester (helps to discuss/explain why cameras would be useful) and
consider alternative ways of involvement to demonstrate presence and create community.
Faculty concerned about privacy issues may consider suggesting the use of avatars.
Faculty may need to secure student permission if recording lectures with students
visible. Alternative solutions (e.g., virtual backgrounds, school-appropriate profile
pictures) should be encouraged as access to technology allows.
Recommendations for assessment
While the Respondus Monitor issue has been fixed, Services for Students with Disabilities
still recommends flexibility with testing. If faculty require cameras for assessment
then those dates should be included in the syllabus so that students can make plans
in advance. Faculty are encouraged to consider shorter time periods or multiple attempts
to mitigate some technology concerns. Faculty should also consider alternatives if
there are identified privacy issues to be negotiated with individual students.
INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, AND EQUITY RESOURCES
- BLACK MINDS MATTER Series.
https://coralearning.org/product/black-minds-matter/- Session 1 Recording - Prof. Tyrone Howard and Shante Needham (sister of Sandra Bland)
- Session 2 Recording - Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, Dr. Ivory Toldson, and Gwen Carr (the mother of Eric Garner)
- Session 3 Recording - Guests included Dr. William Smith, Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, Dr. Frank Harris III & Michael Brown Sr. (the father of Michael Brown Jr.)
- Far-Reaching Consequences - The Supreme Court Decision
- Responding to Microaggressions in Online Learning Environments During a Pandemic
- Inclusive Teaching Practices Toolkit from ACUE
By implementing inclusive teaching practices, faculty create learning environments where all students feel they belong and have the opportunity to achieve at high levels. - Eight Actions to Reduce Racism in the Classroom
FORMS AND REQUESTS
FACULTY request for iPad or hotspot
STUDENTS request for iPad or a hotspot
CANVAS WORK ORDER FORMS
Test Creation Work Order Form - Complete this form if you would like the Academic Technology Resource Center (ATRC) to process a test, quiz, or exam and upload it to your course. Please allow at least two weeks for your request to be processed.
General Canvas Work Order Form - Complete this form if you would like the Resource Center to upload documents, scan documents or images, digitize content, etc.
Migrate Streaming Server Videos to Panopto - Complete this form if you would like content migrated from the Streaming Server to Panopto.
Student Incomplete Form - Fill out this form if you have students who have taken an incomplete and need continued access to your Canvas course.
RESOURCES
ACCESS TO LYNDA.COM/LINKEDIN LEARNING
Fresno County Public Library provides free access to this resource. Users only need
a FCPL library card, which they can register for online and receive immediate access.
More information is available here:
https://library.fresnostate.edu/info/research-tools/other-libraries#borrow. You can also contact Madden librarians at 559-278-2174, emailref@mail.fresnostate.edu, or
FCPL librarians at 559-600-READ (7323) for any questions.
ZOOM HELP
- Zoom at Fresno State Guide (including Best Practices)
- Zoom Videos
- Download and install Zoom. Check regularly to be sure you have the latest version. https://zoom.us/download
The Center for Faculty Excellence provides faculty professional development, technology training, support and development of academic uses of technology.
