Online & Distance Education
Student & Faculty Resources
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Student Resources
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SUU offers at least one online course in every general education category except Student Success Requirement. Beyond general education, there are many online courses within various academic departments. Check with your adviser to determine what courses will help you reach your goals.
Beginning Fall Semester 2011, our online courses are delivered to you using Instructure Canvas, a software package specifically designed to optimize your learning experience.
You probably already know that SUU's online courses follow the regular tuition table and semester schedule. This means you can add an online course to your schedule and pay the same tuition as you would for a campus section. However, because we have some licensing and help desk expenses related to eLearning, all online courses do carry an additional $20 per credit fee, so factor that extra charge into your budget.
Your online professor has organized and formatted your course materials so you can study and complete your assignments on your own, even if you are on an aircraft carrier or at Base Camp Everest. All you need is an Internet connection. Of course, your professor is always available through eLearning to answer questions. You can also contact your eLearning classmates and get a discussion going on eLearning's live chat or bulletin board. All your assignment submissions are archived, so you don't need to worry about losing them.
Online courses offer a measure of flexibility to your schedule, but the coursework is just as rigorous as the campus section. Don't be fooled into thinking it's easier. To succeed in an online course, you have to be motivated and disciplined to accomplish your objectives on your own.
Give me a call or send an email if you have any questions. I'll be glad to help you in any way I can.
Best of success in your efforts!
Karl Stevens, Director of Online & Distance Education
(435) 586-5481 or stevens@suu.edu
Faculty Resources
- Online Course Development Proposal
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- eLearning/Canvas
- Instructional Media Integration Centre / Canvas Help Desk
General Information for Faculty
Canvas & IPVideo Conferencing Software
SUU implements Instructure's Canvas for delivery of its online courses. Canvas is typically an asynchronous delivery mechanism, but it does contain live chat and threaded discussion boards. Canvas contains a messaging function, a grade book, an assignment submission tool, and other tools that facilitate the learning experience. Assignments and other correspondence through Canvas are archived throughout the semester to protect against lost information.
SCPS oversees the development and delivery of SUU's online courses. Professors provide their curriculum and pedagogical expertise. SCPS provides tools and technical expertise, and together we create a functional and effective academic product.
Adobe Connect Pro is the video conferencing software packages that enable professors and students to participate in live discussion with real-time audio and video functions.
Connect contains tools for presenting PowerPoints, drawing on whiteboard, conducting class surveys, chatting, and other useful tools to enhance the learning experience. For more information, contact the IMIC.
Adobe Connect Pro
Adobe Connect consists of three components for faculty to use, Adobe Connect, Adobe Presenter, and Adobe Connect Pro Central (server). "Connect Pro" is a synchronous IPvideo conference tool used by professors to communicate and teach students. "Presenter" is a plug-in application for MS PowerPoint. With it you can take your .PPT presentations and embed audio/video, Flash objects, etc., and convert them into an universal SWF file format that can play on any Flash enabled device. "CP Central" is the online system to help manage and stream video conferencing classrooms and your Presenter presentations. The Video Conference link in eLearning takes you to a public Connect Pro meeting room.
Online Course Development
If you wish to develop a course for online delivery please complete the Online Course Development Proposal form. We also ask you to contact us to work out the details of your development prior to beginning work. We generally focus our development resources on courses that support a complete online degree. For technical details visit the IMIC Help Center.
Instructional Technology Help Desk
If you are experiencing technical problems with your Canvas courses you can contact the IMIC at: imic@suu.edu or call (435) 865-8555.
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