Virtual In-Seat Learning (VISL):  A Faculty Learning Curriculum for Faculty Teaching VISL courses at DU

Davenport's Faculty Learning is proud to partner with our IT group to offer faculty a full curriculum of workshops designed to support our newest delivery method-- Virtual In-Seat Learning or VISL.  The following four training sessions are offered to faculty at multiple campus locations across DU. It is strongly recommended that you complete the curriculum in the order specified below, as they build on each other.  To register for these and other learning events at DU, please visit the DevelopU training calendar at (http://totara.davenport.edu/blocks/facetoface/calendar.php).

1.Blackboard (Bb) Training:  Faculty Learning offers Bb Basics and Bb Advanced workshops.

2.Bb Collaborate:  The IT group offers technical training on using Collaborate, the new web-based meeting and teaching tool for synchronous online presentations, office hours, and meetings.

3.VISL Technology Training:  This session, facilitated by the IT group,  focuses on setting up the room and connecting   equipment.

4.VISLPedagogy:  Hosted by Faculty Learning, this session offers teaching tips and best practices for synchronous eLearning.  Faculty teaching blended or online courses may also find this session helpful.