FACULTY RESOURCES

The Faculty ToolKit for Online Instruction contains a brief introduction to various tools and strategies for developing and teaching online courses. Each tool includes:

• A Definition
• Educational uses and advantages
• Examples
• Additional Resources

The WVU Help Desk provides faculty and students with technical support for technology issues.

• Phone: 304-293-4444
• Toll Free: 1-877-327-9260
• URL: http://oit.wvu.edu/helpdesk

Distance learning students have access to library resources via computer and mail, therefore, faculty can utilize eReserves and electronic resources. Visit the WVU Library website at http://www.libraries.wvu.edu/distance.

At WVU, you have a number of user names and passwords to access a variety of services on campus.

• Central ID
• IDs and Accounts List (with Explanations)
• Master ID
• Mountaineer Information Express (MIX)
• WVU eCampus
• WVU ID

The Instructional Technology Resource Center provides information and handouts on various instructional strategies and technology tools.

ITRC Reference Materials page

WVU offers various software resources for students, faculty and staff.

http://oit.wvu.edu/software

The Student Evaluation of Instruction (eSEI/SEI) allows faculty to develop a custom form to measure student satisfaction and solicit feedback in regard to the quality of instruction.

• Faculty Guide to eSEI - http://oit.wvu.edu/training/classmat/esei
• Log into eSEI

Your user name is displayed within your STAR account. Newly admitted students are mailed their user name after they pay their tuition deposit.

• eCampus
• Mountaineer Information Xpress (e-mail
• STAR
• WVU ID

Workshops available through OIT Technical Support and the Instructional Technology Resource Center include regularly scheduled workshops on information technology, best practices, instructional design, etc. There are a number of tutorials and online workshops being offered as well. Workshop handouts are now available on the web.

• eCampus Tutorials
• eCampus Workshop Handouts
• ITRC workshops
• Workshop Schedule

WVU iDesign is dedicated to supporting West Virginia University faculty in the development of online instructional materials.

• iDesign Homepage
• Start a Project
• Reserve Multimedia Center