Training and Support

FERPA Understanding FERPA and the Use of Cloud Services With the current trend toward offering more online and remote instruction, there are a growing number of companies providing cloud-based solutions for education. When considering whether or not to adopt a specific online service or platform for student use, you must understand how they manage and…

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Teaching Tools and Technologies

Instructions on how to use specific tools for your online classes. Canvas Canvas @ Illinois is a learning management system that offers a secure environment in which to share content, create and turn in assignments, keep track of grades, and run a variety of analytics. Canvas enhances the learning experience for students and instructors alike…

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Survey Tips

DO make your students aware of the survey as early as possible in your course and remind them at least once before the survey closes. DO give give your student know a deadline for completion based on what makes sense for your individual course’s design and audience. For some courses, this will be as soon…

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Getting Started in Moodle

Below is a list of resources you may use to build your face-to-face course in Moodle in the event your course needs to be moved online. Many of the resources include links to Learn@Illinois Moodle – Instructor Help with directions for how to implement these items in your course site. If any of the links…

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Getting Started in Compass

Below is a list of resources you may use to build your face-to-face course in Compass in the event your course needs to be moved online. Many of the resources include links to the UIUC Knowledge Base with directions for how to implement these items in your course site. If any of the links below…

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Remote Teaching

A variety of circumstances might require you to deliver your course online with minimal notice. The Keep Teaching section provides resources to assist you in transitioning from teaching in a classroom to teaching remotely from anywhere. Following the best practices on the pages list below will ensure students have a positive online learning experience. Assessment…

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Departmental Resources

Looking for specific information from your College or Campus Department? Below you will find a list of websites that may be of assistance to you. College and Department pages Gies Online Learning College of ACES College of Education Keep Learning Keep Teaching Keep Working College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Engineering IT Shared Services Graduate…

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Technology Access

Continuing business while working from home is possible for many jobs, but to do it well, you need the right technology. This page offers information on how to obtain, use, and get help with the technologies we need to keep working at Illinois. Technology Resource Guide Communication Technology: Video, Voice, and Chat Most employees will…

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Remote Researching

Research Continuity at Illinois Research at the University of Illinois is an essential component of our shared vision. Supporting our researchers and ensuring a safe return to on-site and field-based research activities remains a top priority. Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation The OVCRI provides leadership and oversight for research at Illinois.…

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