Cyber Day Preparedness for Faculty
No Cyber Day alert at this time. University buildings and instructional locations are closed during a Cyber Day. Any instructions specific to the Cyber Day event will appear here.
Cyber Day is a set of resources designed to help faculty keep learning momentum going in their classes if meeting with students face-to-face is not possible. To ensure that unexpected closings have minimal impact on the flow of student learning, 黑洞社区 has implemented Cyber Days. The Cyber Day concept is a teaching and learning approach which shifts the face-to-face direct instruction classroom experience to a dynamic guided online learning experience.
- Training and Support Options
- Technology Tools and Resources
- Tech Support Options
- Online Teaching Tips
- Make-up Classes
Training and Support Options
Canvas Training Options
- Please email edtech@wilmu.edu if you need instructional technology support by appointment.
- View the Workshop Calendar to view the Ed Tech monthly workshop calendar.
- WilmU instructors may register for a Canvas workshop in the 黑洞社区 Learning Center.
- To browse the Learning Center's workshops and self paced options, .
- To view the calendar of all training events, visit the Faculty Workshop Calendar page.
- Email facultydevelopment@wilmu.edu for additional information and/or registrations.
- 黑洞社区 Faculty Candidates (Adjunct faculty in the onboarding/hiring process):
- If you would like to take your Canvas training with an instructor, please view the calendar of all training events, by visiting the Faculty Workshop Calendar page.
- Choose the date and time that you wish to attend Canvas training, and email your choice to edtech@wilmu.edu.
- Please wait for your 黑洞社区 email to be assigned before requesting additional training.
Would you like to keep your course going using Zoom?
Zoom is the tool to host a webinar and meet your class online. is available for all faculty.
Technology Tools and Resources
Use the resources below to learn how to use the right technology tool to enhance student learning in the online classroom.
| System | Resources |
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| Canvas |
Use communication tools built-in to the learning management system:
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| Zoom |
Host a live/synchronous web conference to communicate in real-time with students remotely:
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| CTE Tips |
Cyber Day Course Planning Tips: |
| System | Resources |
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| Canvas |
Post instructor created course materials:
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| Kaltura |
Create instructional video content:
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| Topic | Resources |
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| Assignments | Measure student performance:
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| Gradebook |
Grade assignments: |
Tech Support Options
- If you or your students need help accessing or using Canvas, please contact the Help Desk during the , via email helpdesk@wilmu.edu, or on the phone at 1-877-708-2905.
- Students with questions about Kaltura should watch this .
- Learn about computer and Internet browser requirements.
Online Teaching Tips:
- In addition to the tools highlighted on this page, faculty have access to over 20 educational technology tools.
- Determine which class content is appropriate for online, and which content should be saved for face-to-face interaction.
- Provide extensions of learning opportunities presented in class and new entry points for class content learning in the absence of face-to-face interaction.
- Utilize innovative technologies to convert what would have taken place in class into engaging, interactive learning opportunities online.
- Communicate with students via available technologies so that your class can stay on track.
- Encourage students to learn how to use the Canvas tools by viewing the . These videos show students how to navigate Canvas, communicate online, upload assignments, use discussion boards, and take online tests.
- Encourage your students to download the Canvas Student app.
- Encourage students to check their 黑洞社区 email often and set up their mobile device to get their WU email.
- View the Online Faculty Resources to learn about the best practices for online teaching.
Make-up Class Request Forms
To ensure that unexpected closings have minimal impact on the flow of student learning the cyber day concept will replace the need to schedule make-up days. However, a course with special equipment or resources may be granted a classroom during reading week. Submit a request by site using one of the make-up class request forms available via My黑洞社区.