Need Tech Help?
Faculty can get tech help by contacting Annette Torrey.
Office: (401) 341-2413
E-mail: annette.torrey@salve.edu
Faculty Resources
Are you interested in developing or teaching on online course but aren't sure what is involved? Do you want to add web-based instruction to your on-campus course? Are you just looking for information on how to manage your online course better?
The University provides training and support for all faculty who wish to use My WebCourses to enhance a campus-based course or who teach in our online graduate programs.
Getting Started
How do I get my course set up in My WebCourses?
Send an e-mail to Annette Torrey that includes:
- Course number
- Course title
- Semester you plan to first use the course
- Your name and Salve e-mail address
How do students get access to my course?
Online Studies Courses
Students are placed automatically in your courses by the Online Studies' staff.
On-Campus Courses
You must send an e-mail to Annette Torrey at least one week before the semester starts requesting that students be placed in your My WebCourses course. The request must include the course number and section. Late requests cannot be guaranteed access on the first day of classes.
How do I learn to use My WebCourses?
There are several options for developing your skills with My WebCourses:
- Access our online tutorials on the Faculty Tech Help page.
- Read the My WebCourses Newsletter.
- Attend on-campus training sessions.
- Schedule a one-on-one conference about using My WebCourses in your course.
To schedule a one-on-one conference please contact:
Annette Torrey, Coordinator of Instructional Technology/My WebCourses Administrator
McKillop 023
Office: (401) 341-2413
E-mail:
annette.torrey@salve.edu
Resources
This is a collection of resources for those who would like to learn more about teaching online or integrating technology into your campus course.
Journals
- The Journal of Educators Online
- Sloan-C View
- Educause Quarterly
- KAIROS
- Innovate Online
- Technology Source (archives)
- TechKnowlogia (archives)
Links
- Pointers and Clickers - Illinois Online Network's Technology Tip of the Month. Short articles with valuable suggestions for online instructors.
- The National Center for Academic Transformation - information on course redesign project; monographs on learning and technology; newsletter.
- Global Educator.com - An extensive collection of peer-reviewed articles for Global Educators.
- The Idea Exchange - best practices in action for teaching and learning online.
- Distance-Educator.com - current news in distance education.
- Learning Through Technology - resources for college instructors on how and why to use technology in teaching.
- My WebCourses Exemplary Course Project - best practice courses developed in My WebCourses.
- The Moderators Home Page - resources for facilitating online discussions.
- UMUC-Verizon Virtual Resource Site for Teaching with Technology - resource modules on designing and teaching online courses with examples from courses in many different fields.
