Resources Image

Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • How long does it take to create a course?

    A 3 or 4 credit-hour course can be created in 12 weeks. Courses may be scheduled or developed in one of three course development cycles. These cycles typically kick off several weeks after the first day of classes each semester.

  • How much technology will I have to learn to develop a course?

    The School of Management will take care of the technology. All you have to do is create PowerPoint presentations, script and narrate lectures and create assessments.

  • Where do I go for help?

    If you need assistance, please contact one of the school's instructional designers.

  • How do I record a lecture?

    Lectures are recorded in the School of Management's production studio. Much like in the traditional classroom, you will speak into a microphone while advancing through a PowerPoint presentation.

  • Do I need a teacher's assistant?

    Yes. Your TA will be trained on all technical aspects of recording and editing your lectures. With the TA focusing on the equipment operation and monitoring of audio levels, you will be free to concentrate on the delivery of content.

  • How do I schedule time for live in the studio?

    Contact an instructional designer. It is recommended that you give as much advance notice as possible because the studio is scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Is there any way to conduct a live class session?

    Yes. This can be done by using a Voiceover Internet Protocol (or VoIP) tool called Elluminate. By connecting a microphone to the computer, your students can hear you speak while simultaneously viewing what is on your computer desktop (PowerPoint, web pages and computer programs). Students may ask questions and interact with each other as well.

  • How do I conduct a proctored exam?

    You will have to determine a testing window and submit the test to the School of Management's eLearning office electronically as an MS Word or PDF file. Students will take the exams at a pre-approved testing facility (coordinated with the school's SOM eLearning office). Hard copies of the exams will be returned to you for grading.