
Teaching Online / iCollege
If you are new to online teaching, the Mastering Online Teaching: Fundamentals of Online Course Design and Delivery four-week mini-course will help you get your course underway.
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Resources to Help Students Prepare for Online Classes

Setting Up and Communicating Attendance Groups
The Spring 2021 Blended Learning Plan requires instructors to form student groups that will be used to limit the number of students physically present in the classroom.
iCollege has a feature called Groups that can be used to form groups, communicate membership, and release content, activities, assessments and communications to specific groups.
If you choose to use iCollege to assist with group management and communications, the suggested workflow is as follows:
Instructors
- Create “attendance” groups using the Groups tool.
(Be prepared to review and distribute group members through the end of the drop/add period.) - Set the course start date to Dec. 18.
- Create an “attendance” announcement using the Groups tool that directs students to click the Assessments menu and then Groups to locate their “attendance” group.
- Release announcements, content, activities, and assessments based on “attendance” group membership as appropriate.
- Login into PAWS to send an email to students directing them to iCollege for information on their “attendance” group.
Students can view group membership by clicking on Assessments from the course navigation bar and then Groups. Directions >
In-Person to Online Teaching Tools
This chart helps you choose what tools and technologies to use to move your in-person content and activities online.
If you or a student needs assistance such as captioning with technologies used in an online class please visit the Access & Accommodations Center (AACE) for additional information, or contact AACE with any questions or concerns about accommodations. CETLOE also provides information on the accessibility of iCollege.
In-person | Online Options | Tools to Use |
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Lecture |
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iCollege Content Tool iCollege Upload Files Kaltura Lecture Capture Recording (3-5 minutes) |
Demonstrations |
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Kaltura Lecture Capture Recording (3-5 minutes) YouTubeLinkedin LearningKhan AcademyMerlot |
Discussions |
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iCollege Discussion Tool (asynchronous) Webex (synchronous) |
Readings |
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iCollege Upload Files iCollege |
Papers |
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iCollege Assignment Tool |
Quizzes/Exams |
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iCollege Quiz Tool iCollege Upload Files |
Grading |
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iCollege Grades |
Office Hours |
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Office 365 Mail iCollege Mail |
Announcements |
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iCollege Announcement Tool iCollege Discussion Tool |
Collaboration |
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Webex Webex Teams Microsoft Teams iCollege Groups Tool iCollege Discussion Tool |
Free Tools |
Several vendors and publishers have made their resources available to faculty and students free of charge.
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Explore Free Vendor Content & Engagement Tools |
Learn more about Web Conferencing and Collaboration options.