Below are training modules and lessons developed by the Office of eLearning to help folks use Isidore, UD's learning management system.
In an effort to support faculty, the Office of eLearning has provided a template with a set of standard tools and organization guided by best practices and student needs from which instructors can create their course sites for the new semester. With everyone learning how to use the same tools in Isidore, we can provide more effective training that will help guide you step-by-step through creating polished Isidore sites that are easy and consistent for students to navigate.
Completing this training package should take no longer than an hour and a half. We recommend starting with the very first lesson, but you can also jump to the lessons you need by exploring the outline within this training package.
Start with the basics.
Designing your course.
Beginning to add content to Isidore.
Building your course's content in Isidore.
Learn how to keep your students on track throughout the semester by establishing a communication plan.
Learn about techniques to assess your students' learning.
Learn about the most popular Isidore tool among students.
Learn how you can create course calendar posts that help students stay on track.
A quick dive into the different ways to access Zoom and how to create and schedule meetings.
If you're brand new to Isidore, or just need a complete refresher, pop into any of the lessons below to learn the fundamentals. The topics covered include background information about Isidore, basic navigation and layout of the system, and the site creation process.
And what does it do?
Logging in and adding a profile picture.
Create Isidore sites for your classes.
These lessons cover the basics of the most commonly (and easily) used tools in Isidore. We recommend including all of these tools in your course sites -- BUT only if you really do plan on using them. Don't add tools that you won't use!
Many useful features are hidden in this magic box.
Your course landing page. Use it well.
Don't add it as a Word Doc.
More effective than yelling over students as they walk out the door.
Keep this tool organized!
Get to know your students. Well, at least their faces.
Track your students' attendance.
You should add this one. Students like it.
This set of lessons introduces the concepts of digital accessibility in the context of teaching here at the University of Dayton. Additional Resources are provided with each module to provide optional, in-depth training to complete your understanding of how to make all of your course content accessible.
How can you make your content accessible for students with visual impairments?
How can you make your content accessible for students with hearing impairments?
How can you make your content accessible for students with cognitive, motor, and other disabilities?
How can you make your files, such as Word and Powerpoint, accessible for students with disabilities?
If you intend to use materials that you do not produce yourself, how can you be sure they are accessible?
Let us introduce you to Zoom, the University of Dayton’s chosen platform for video conferencing. While Zoom is primarily used for synchronous learning and web conferencing, there are some unique ways you can use Zoom to enhance your face to face class and increase student engagement. This training module will explain the potential uses, how to acquire zoom, navigate the zoom room, and utilize the best practices for facilitating a synchronous session.
Activating your account and downloading Zoom.
Learn the basic tools of the Zoom classroom.
How to ensure student engagement and collaboration are a part of your synchronous teaching.