Turnitin: Similarity Detection Tool Training 

Thursday, September 10 | 3-4 p.m. | Zoom Turnitin, a similarity detection tool, is available campus-wide as of Fall 2020. Faculty interested in utilizing Turnitin for one or more of their writing assignments in any of their courses (fall or spring semester) are invited to join a training session on Thursday, September 10 from 3-4 p.m. via Zoom on how to use this tool for assignments within D2L Brightspace.  If this training […]

Online Proctoring: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor Training

Respondus Lockdown Browser & Respondus Monitor, online proctoring tools, is now available in all D2L Brightspace courses as of Fall 2020. Faculty interested in utilizing Respondus LockDown Browser (prohibiting students from opening new tabs or windows in their browser) or Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor (records students while testing and flags suspicious testing behavior through automated processes) are invited to join a training session on Wednesday, September 9 from 3-4 p.m. via Zoom to learn more […]

Office of Online Learning Fall Sessions

The MSUM Office of Online Learning has put together a list of trainings for Fall 2020 to explore. The complete list of upcoming sessions, as well as past sessions with their recordings and resources, can be found online on the 2020 Training Sessions page.   Minnesota State has a wealth of webinars available throughout the fall semester, along with short and long courses available for faculty professional development.  To receive Outlook invites for all […]

Start of Semester Resources

For helpful tips on preparing for the new term, please refer to the following links: Start of Semester Tasks  Getting Started in D2L Brightspace  Online Courses: Starting Well If you have questions, please contact the Office of Online Learning by emailing support@mnstate.edu.

Resources for all course modalities & support

The Office of Online Learning has curated resources for all course modalities to aid faculty in their course planning and preparation for fall: Instructor Resources for Hybrid, HyFlex, Online, and Technology Enhanced Face-to-Face Courses.   Resources include:   Getting Started with Hybrid & Online Understanding Hybrid, HyFlex, and Online Options  Course Activities & Assessments Design  Technology Quickstart Guides As you are preparing for classes, if you are unable to answer your question […]