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, Wilmington University 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 WilmU Learning Center. 
  • To browse the Learning Center's workshops and self paced options, logon to the Learning Center. 
  • To view the calendar of all training events, visit the Faculty Workshop Calendar page.  
  • Email facultydevelopment@wilmu.edu for additional information and/or registrations.
• WilmU 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 WilmU 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. Zoom self-paced training 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.

Communication

System	Resources
Canvas	Use communication tools built-in to the learning management system: Sending an announcement to all students in your course.
Zoom	Host a live/synchronous web conference to communicate in real-time with students remotely: Get Started - To start zooming today, go to https://wilmu.zoom.us/ and click on sign in, and enter your WilmU credentials. This will authenticate your account and streamline your recordings to Kaltura. Get Training - You can access a Zoom self-paced training to assist you in your use of Zoom. Questions/Help - Find more information about Zoom, training, and resources.
CTE Tips	Cyber Day Course Planning Tips: Communicating with Students Faculty to Student Interaction Student to Student Interaction Student to Faculty Interaction Workshop on Cyber-Day Course Planning

Course Materials

System	Resources
Canvas	Post instructor created course materials: Building course content such as a PowerPoint, PDF file, or link to an external site. PowerPoint recording to narrate a lecture.
Kaltura	Create instructional video content: Watch the Kaltura overview to learn how to access and use Kaltura within your Canvas course. Webcam recording videos for announcements and discussion boards. Screencasts videos to illustrate a point or help explain course materials.

Assignments in Canvas

Topic	Resources
Assignments	Measure student performance: Adding an Assignment to the Calendar. Create a quiz. Create a Discussion in a Module. Create a Turnitin draft assignment. Assignment Enhancements in Canvas.
Gradebook	Grade assignments: Grading and feedback. Gradebook settings and finalizing grades. Grading a Discussion in Speedgrader.

Tech Support Options

• If you or your students need help accessing or using Canvas, please contact the Help Desk during the support hours, via email helpdesk@wilmu.edu, or on the phone at 1-877-708-2905.
• Students with questions about Kaltura should watch this Kaltura for Students tutorial.
• 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 Canvas for Students videos. 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 Wilmington University 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 MyWilmU.