The university's Office of Online Learning is a collaborative effort between the Information Technology Department and Office of Academic Affairs. This office works closely with faculty and other administrative offices to assist in the development and support of technology enabled course delivery, and to help faculty develop their online teaching strategies and technical skills to achieve their educational goals.
Whether you are brand new to the concept or already have some experience, the Office of Online Learning has valuable tools to take your online teaching to the next level.
The Office of Online Learning provides you with everything you need to teach your hybrid or fully online course. Our services range from training and best practices in online learning to instructional design assistance. Please select the service you are interested in below for more information. To speak with someone about online teaching opportunities, please call (203) 392-9805.
The Office of Online Learning offers online trainings for faculty. The trainings include best practices in online and hybrid development as well as technical training in developing those courses in Blackboard Learn 9. The trainings are offered for departments and programs. For more information or to schedule a training, contact the Office of Online Learning.
The Office of Online Learning examines best practices related to online learning and provides information to the Provost Online Advisory Council, the Provost, Faculty, and Faculty Senate. Faculty members interested in best practices can contact the Office of Online Learning to learn more about best practices surrounding accessibility of online materials, student communication practices, and the best practices for the look and feel of online courses.
The Office of Online Learning will coordinate instructional design resources with SCSU faculty who need instructional design support. Please contact the Office of Online Learning to request online course development assistance.
Established by the Provost and the CIO, the Online Advisory Council operates as an advisory board to examine and recommend institutional policies and practices for the development and implementation of quality online offerings that align with the mission of the university. The implementation of the Council’s recommendations is subject to approval by the Provost and Faculty Senate. For more information, please contact Trever Brolliar, Director of Academic Technologies.
The Office of Online Learning provides faculty with technical support for Blackboard Learn 9 through the IT Media & Instruction Specialist. Additionally, the 24/7 Help Desk is available to provide tier 1 support for all faculty and students. To contact the Help Desk please call (203) 392-5123 or email helpdesk@southernct.edu.