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UDTS Adjunct and Affiliate FacultyOnboarding and SupportLast updated June 2024 |
UDTS Adjunct and Affiliate Faculty
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Course: UDTS Adjunct and Affiliate Faculty | MOODLE
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Getting Started in This Resource
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Welcome to UDTS!Friends in Christ,With UDTS faculty, staff and students, I thank God for your partnership in our call to equip Christ's church for God's beloved world. We are committed to being relevant and attentive to the grassroots church of today. In that commitment we have built curriculum and community accessible through hybrid modalities, while strengthening formative relationships. Thank you for your faithfulness in working through this course in order to make the most of our offerings for our students. Please be in touch with any questions or needs along the way.Yours in Christ - Dean Beth McCawOverview
Welcome to UDTS. We are glad to have you joining in our mission and teaching with us. This course page offers adjunct and affiliate faculty resources and instructions for course development and teaching at UDTS.
Outcomes
Upon completion of review of the materials on this course page, adjunct and affiliate faculty will be able to:
- Navigate and utilize UDTS technologies
- Design and facilitate graduate and certificate level UDTS courses
- Access support and additional resources
Navigation
To navigate this course page, click on the section headers below to reveal content. Clicking them again will collapse them. Each section offers related topics with instructions, suggestions, and available resources. Clicking on available links will display activities, text, media, links, etc. It is recommended that throughout the use of this course experience, you keep one browser window open on this course page and one browser window open to actively follow the instructions provided. Click here for instructions on setting up two browser windows.
This course page serves as an encyclopedia of how-to guides for many of the necessary technology engagement you'll need to teach at UDTS. The resources are generally in the order one might begin a course from scratch. It is not a requirement that you view every item on the page, as some instructions may not be pertinent for all types of classes and learning, but please utilize the page to get started with your work here.
Expectations
As members of the UDTS community, it is expected that instructors are prepared and properly resourced to teach online graduate and certificate level courses. Please utilize the resources in this course page to prepare to engage students in high quality course experiences.
In order to successfully get started at UDTS, you'll need to complete the following things:
- Create your course syllabus
- Design your online course learning space on Moodle
- Record your first lecture video in MediaSite
- Add learning materials and engagement to your Moodle page
- Send a welcome communication to your students
If You Need Additional Support
Jump to Support and Additional Resources for a list of contacts to further assist you.
At the heart of our call are these missions:
The University of Dubuque is a small, private university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) offering undergraduate, graduate, and theological seminary programs. The University is comprised of individuals from the region, the nation, and the world. As a community, the University practices its Christian commitments by educating students, pursuing excellence in scholarship, challenging students to live lives of worth and purpose, and preparing students for service to the church and the world.
Therefore, the University of Dubuque is committed to:
- A hospitable Christian environment which respects other faith traditions;
- Relationships which encourage intellectual, spiritual, and moral development;
- Excellence in academic inquiry and professional preparation;
- A diverse and equitable community where Christian love is practiced;
- Stewardship of all God’s human and natural resources;
- Zeal for life-long learning and service.
UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY MISSION STATEMENT
A Community after God’s Heart: Shaped by Faith in the One God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, We seek to follow Jesus, Walk in the Spirit, Join God’s Mission.
We are a Christian seminary dedicated to forming God’s people for servant leadership in ministry and mission:
- Gathering in gratitude and faithfulness, to be reformed according to the Word of God.
- Growing in the Church’s biblical faith in the Triune God.
- Excelling in theological education and scholarship.
- Living as faithful stewards of God’s gifts.
- Engaging the changing needs of the church and world.
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Get to Know UDTS
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Get to Know UDTS
Every academic institution has its own culture, quirks, lingo, tools, and resources. Whether you've taught elsewhere or are teaching your first course with us, it's important to spend a little time getting to know how things work at UDTS. Review the resources below to learn about who we are, how we teach, and where we store important information for your access.
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Introduction to UDTS Technologies
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Exploring UDTS Technologies
The UDTS community utilizes a number of unique technologies for learning and communication. Please review the instructions below for using UDTS email, MyUD, Moodle learning management system, MediaSite video recording tools, and other technologies.
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Syllabus and Course Expectations
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Developing Your Syllabus and Course Expectations
Courses at UDTS have established course descriptions, learning outcomes, and a range of expected amount of learning time per credit. Review the instructions below carefully to properly setup and document your course.
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Developing and Managing Course Pages
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Developing and Managing Your Course PagesAs an instructor at UDTS, you are responsible for designing and developing the course pages that students will experience. You will need to develop a familiarity with Moodle, our learning management system, and how to create course experiences that are clear, concise, welcoming, and accessible for all learners. Explore the instructions below for developing the basic components used in Moodle course pages.
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Recording Video Content
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Recording Your Video Lectures and ContentLectures are often used as preparation for the weekly engagement that students will experience throughout their courses. Lectures can include a video recording of the instructor's face, what is on screen such as PowerPoint slides and other visuals, or both. Since lectures are the primary way that students "see" their professors, it is important to ensure high quality recording and editing. Review the instructions below for using MediaSite video recorder to create and share video lectures.
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Support and Additional Resources
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Support and Additional ResourcesIt is important to remember that you are not in this alone. There are many campus resources that can help you develop and facilitate your course and meet students' learning needs. Review the list below for additional contacts, resources, webpages, etc.
Technical and Academic Support
Accessibility Services for Students
Advising Questions and Support - Dr. Lindsey Ward, lward@dbq.edu, 563-589-3418
Congregational Equipping Course Support - Ms. Becky Shellabarger, rshellabarger@dbq.edu
Course Development Support - Dr. Lindsey Ward, lward@dbq.edu, 563-589-3418
MediaSite lecture recording Support - Josh Crowell, Director of Media Services, 563.589.3350 - JCrowell@dbq.edu
Moodle technical assistance - MoodleAdmin@dbq.edu
Student Care and Concern Resources
Reporting mandatory issues and other issues of concern - Maxient report
Student Care, Concern, and Spiritual Life - Rev. Emily Blue, Pastor to Students, eblue@dbq.edu
Library Resources
Faculty Resources Provided by the Library
Electronic Reserves of Course Materials
Assistant Director of the Library, Seminary Liaison, Becky Canovan - BCanovan@dbq.edu
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