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Faculty Services
The Department of Distance Learning offers the following training services to Faculty and Staff
BlazeVIEW Support
VSU uses BlazeVIEW which is powwerd by BlackBoard Vista 8.
Distance Learning provides support and training for VSU faculty and staff
View the Vista For Instructors Guide for Gettings Started and Working with Vista
Workshops
Learn specific aspects of BlazeVIEW and Advanced Learning Technologies by participating in our directed workshops.
View events and register
View Workshop Catalogue
Individualized Instruction
We provide one-on-one assistance if you need extra help. We can come to your office, assist you by phone, or help you in our office.
Schedule an appointment
Brown Bag Sessions
While you are free to stop by our office at any time, the HUB and the Distance Learning department sponsor the monthly Brown Bag Lunch Sessions. On a Friday of every month meet for Brown Bag lunch in the HUB.
Conferences
VSU sponsored conferences provide faculty and staff with the opportunity to interact with colleagues, share best practices, and present on the effective use of WebCT and other Advanced Learning Technologies.
Online Lifeline Conference 2010: February 18th and 19th
Podcasting at Valdosta State University
With the University System of Georgia Podcasting Service, VSU faculty are able to set up a podcasting account. Students will be able to subscribe to these podcasts or download individual episodes.
Go to iVSU- Valdosta State University's Podcasting Website
Additional Resources
Advanced Learning Technologies: Learning Resources
The Regent's Guide to Understanding Copyright and Educational Fair Use
This guide was updated with references to the DMCA and the TEACH Act in 2004. Then in 2006 the BOR
retained Dr.Laura Gasaway to provide updated training via Live Classroom.
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