Training, Tutorials, and Workshops

We've assembled an array of tutorials and guides for faculty teaching online, and included a special basic essentials-oriented course, "Preparing Your Canvas Course", designed specifically for the COVID-19 transition.  Faculty are encouraged to review all of these materials, and those finding themselves in a sudden whirlwind of transitioning to online course teaching are strongly encouraged to review the "Preparing Your Canvas Course" tutorial.

These are challenging times for everyone, so please be patient with one another, express kindness, and encourage your fellow faculty/staff, your students, and others during this unusual and difficult period.

Canvas is JSU's new official learning management system (LMS) starting Fall 2019.

  • Canvas Access
  • Canvas Tutorials - Visit the Canvas Basics Self-Paced Training course inside Canvas.  This course is linked from your Dashboard and/or be reached from the Online@JSU Canvas/Ed Tech link in the Help menu inside Canvas.
  • Canvas Support - Use the Help link inside Canvas or choose an option from the Online@JSU Help page.

Kaltura Video Platform - Video creation and management solution integrated into Canvas.

Honorlock - Online remote proctoring solution integrated into Canvas.

Turnitin Feedback Studio - Plagiarism detection tool integrated into Canvas.

Respondus 4.0 for Canvas - A campus-wide license is available, which allows faculty to install this software on office and/or personal computers. Installation instructions and credentials are provided within the informational page. Login to Canvas required.

Respondus Test Bank Network - Contains thousands of test banks for the leading textbooks in higher education.

HippoCampus and NROC - Offers multimedia lessons and course materials to help with instruction, homework, and studies.

EvaluationKIT - EvaluationKIT is an end-of-semester survey tool implemented by JSU to conduct all course and instructor evaluations.

Canvas Course Enrollment Merge - Please review this information to learn more about which course sections are eligible for this configuration.

Canvas Course Copy - Re-use of certain content from term to term is part of the typical course preparation process for faculty. These step-by-step instructions provide important details for instructors wanting to complete this process themselves. Included are instructions for requesting assistance from the Office of Educational Technology & Support.

Faculty Beginning of Term Procedures for Canvas Courses - A few important steps to ensure courses are ready for students.

Exam Proctoring - Honorlock is JSU's online remote proctoring solution integrated into Canvas.  This is a student-pay solution, but the cost is minimal per course.

Badging- A Badge is a digital icon that represents the completion of training, development, and other learning opportunities and is used to document and share achievements. Recipients of a Badge may share their accomplishments on social media sites (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.) as well as manage badges received over time. Badges are an excellent supplement for traditional credentials such as degrees and certificates and often offer direct links to artifacts of learning. 

Workshops/Presentations & Course Development Training Courses - Review the selection of workshops/presentations and training courses available. Whether it is an online workshop or a training course, there is something for every faculty member wherever they may be in their online teaching path.

Customized Group Training - Available for departments or other groups of five or more faculty. Customized group training sessions can be held at an agreed-upon campus location.

Individual Consulting - Instructional Designers are available to individual faculty members that may have additional questions or require instructional design guidance or training on supplemental educational technologies.

Self Hall 207 - Especially designed and reserved for faculty, Self Hall 207 is an excellent place to relax and complete work. With Instructional Designers nearby, enjoy a comfortable work environment free from the distractions of your office. No appointment is necessary. Drop-in as you wish.

Self Hall 208 - Self Hall 208 is an excellent collaborative space. Chairs and tables are easily configured to special needs. Individual white-boards, computer, projector, and sound supply support your activities. This room is scheduled for faculty use only for workshops, meetings, retreats, and other events. Please contact online@jsu.edu to schedule room 208.

Please review our Contact page for help and contact information.