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Self-Guided Training

*NEW* Modifying Instructional Modules

Dates & Times:听Self-Guided Training

尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听via Western Online

顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听This training module guides instructors through organizing, creating, and managing instructional content within the UCNI course structure to ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with course objectives. Instructors learn how to build and modify course modules, lessons, and folders while maintaining the standardized UCNI design that supports an intuitive learning experience for students. Specifically, you will learn about the following:听Modify Overview Pages,听The Study Module,听The Apply Knowledge Module, and听The Review Module.听

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*NEW* Importing and Organizing Content in the UCNI

Dates & Times:听Self-Guided Training

尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听via Western Online

顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听During this training, you will learn how to import and organize content from a previous course in a manner that will help you avoid accidentally changing the visual table of contents on the homepage.听

Self-Guided Training: Creating Your Accessible Online Course Syllabus

Dates & Times: Self-Guided Training
Location: via Western Online

Description: In this guided training, you will learn how to use the accessible online course syllabus template, which 麻豆传媒内幕requires to ensure consistency across all online courses. As an instructor, your syllabus is one of the first and most important documents students encounter in your course.听 A clear, consistent, and accessible syllabus sets the tone and helps students navigate the course with confidence. Even small details, such as ensuring dates, naming conventions, and policies are consistent across the syllabus, course schedule, and calendar, can make a big difference for student success. 听

Self-Guided Training: Creating a Course Schedule with Rhythm

Dates & Times: Self-Guided Training
Location: via Western Online

Description: Teaching online is not just about what we teach. It is also about when and how learning happens. This guided training will demonstrate how to establish a clear rhythm in your online course schedule that can transform the student experience from chaotic to calm, and from unpredictable to purposeful.听

Self-Guided Training: Welcome to WIU's UCNI (Universal Course Navigation and Interface)

Dates & Times: Self-Guided Training
Location: via Western Online

Description: This self-guided training is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively navigate and modify courses within WIU's Universal Navigation and Interface (UCNI) Shell. Participants will explore elements of the UCNI and learn how the shell provides a consistent, accessible, and user-friendly experience for both instructors and students. This guided training is equivalent to an OTL webinar in terms of attendance. Instructors who complete the Welcome to WIU's UCNI training module will receive a certificate and a webinar credit for retention. Participants can complete this short module at the pace that's right for them.

Self-Guided Training: Navigating the UCNI

Dates & Times: Self-Guided Training
Location: via Western Online

Description: This self-guided training will familiarize you with the homepage and navigation structure of all UCNI courses. During this training, you will familiarize yourself with the course navigation bar, homepage components, and the visual table of contents widget.听

Self-Guided Training: Modifying the Welcome Module (UCNI)

Dates & Times: Self-Guided Training
Location: via Western Online

Description: Kickstart your course with a great first impression! This training provides a step-by-step guide on how to effectively modify your Welcome Module in Western Online. Learn how to customize key pages like the Course Welcome and Instructor Information to create a welcoming, organized, and professional starting point for your students. You鈥檒l cover what to personalize, what to leave untouched, and key tips like using unformatted text to maintain page design. By the end of this presentation, you'll be equipped to create a powerful and engaging introduction that sets your students up for success.

Maintaining Your Course Homepage (UCNI)

Dates & Times: Self-Guided Training
Location: via Western Online

Description: In this training, you will learn how to quickly personalize your UCNI course homepage and core widgets through quick video tutorials.听 You will be shown how to update the Instructor Information and Quick Links widget, post announcements, and follow best practices to maintain a 鈥渃lean,鈥� welcoming home page that is easy to navigate.听

Self-Guided Training: End of Semester Checklist

Dates & Times: Self-Guided Training
Location: via Western Online

Description: The End of Semester Checklist self-guided training module provides online and hybrid course instructors a step-by-step reference of items that must be finalized as they near the end of the semester. The module covers topics such as releasing final student grades, requesting cross-listing, preparing for next semester鈥檚 courses, providing a link to the course evaluation, and many more! This guided training is equivalent to an OTL webinar in terms of attendance. Instructors who complete the training module will receive a certificate and a webinar credit for retention. Participants can complete this short module at the pace that's right for them.

Self-Guided Training: Copyright and Teaching Online @ WIU

Dates & Times:听 Self-Guided Training
Location: 听via Western Online

Description: The Copyright and Teaching Online self-guided training will provide instructors with information on how to follow copyright law when using materials in an online course. Participants will test their knowledge of the material covered to complete the module. This guided training is equivalent to an OTL webinar in terms of attendance. Instructors who complete the Copyright and Teaching Online module will receive a certificate and a webinar credit for retention. Participants can complete this short module at the pace that's right for them.

Webinars

*NEW* Modifying Instructional Modules in the UCNI

Dates & Times: 1/12/2026 2-3 PM; 1/27/2026 9-10 AM

Facilitator:听Dawn Sweet and Joan Nkansaa Nkansah

顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听This webinar will provide step-by-step demonstrations on modifying the UCNI Study, Apply Knowledge, and Review modules. You will learn how to add and create both existing and new course content and activities. A demonstration of how to edit Module Overview pages will also be included. You will receive a Google Calendar invite via email with the Zoom meeting information and any workshop materials. You must register at least 1 hour before the workshop to ensure that you receive the link.

*NEW* Importing and Organizing Existing Content in the UCNI

Dates & Times: 1/15/2026 9-10 AM; 1/29/2026 2-3 PM听

Facilitator:听Dawn Sweet and Joan Nkansaa Nkansah

顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听In this webinar, we will demonstrate how to import and organize content from previous courses in a way that helps you avoid accidentally altering the UCNI module structure, while ensuring consistency and ease of use for your students. You will receive a Google Calendar invite via email with the Zoom meeting information and any workshop materials. You must register at least 1 hour before the workshop to ensure that you receive the link.

*NEW Two for 26' January Collaboratory

Dates & Times:听1/30/2026 10-11 AM

Facilitator:听Dawn Sweet and Joan Nkansaa Nkansah

顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听Join us for our December Collaboratory 鈥� a supportive space to reflect on your Two for 26 progress and get ready for what鈥檚 next! This month鈥檚 focus is on:

• Modifying Instructional Modules in the UCNI
• Importing and Organizing Existing Content in the UCNI听

During this session, you'll:听

• See a mini demo of this month's tasks (as needed)
• Have the opportunity for an informal faculty spotlight if someone would like to share their approach.听
• Take part in听Q&A and troubleshooting
• Learn about听next steps听as we prepare for the new year!听

Come celebrate your progress, swap ideas, and stay motivated as we continue our journey toward Fall 2026!听

You will receive a Google Calendar invite via email with the Zoom meeting information and any workshop materials. You must register at least 1 hour before the workshop to ensure that you receive the link.

Start of Semester Checklist听

Dates & Times:听January 20, 10 AM - 11 AM; January 26, 11 AM - 12 PM
Facilitator:听Joan Nkansaa Nkansah

顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听Join us as we walk through a checklist that will prepare you to start your semester. A combination of presentation and hands-on demonstrations will guide participants through tasks like checking enrollments, managing dates and restrictions, updating class documents, preparing your welcome email, activating your course, and much more! You will receive a Google Calendar invite via email with the Zoom meeting information and any workshop materials. You must register at least 1 hour before the workshop to ensure that you receive the link.

Getting Started with Western Online

Dates & Times:听January 21, 9 AM - 10 AM; January 27, 2 PM - 3 PM

Facilitator:听Dawn Sweet听

顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听In this webinar, we will take a look at the basics of Western Online, including how to navigate the system, activate a course, set start and end dates, how to cross-list multiple sections of a course, post a syllabus, and how to create custom widgets and home pages. You will receive a Google Calendar invite via email with the Zoom meeting information and any workshop materials. You must register at least 1 hour before the workshop to ensure that you receive the link.

Western Online Tools for Connecting with Your Students

Dates & Times:听January 22, 11 AM - 12 PM; January 28, 10 AM - 11 AM

Facilitator:听Joan Nkansaa Nkansah

顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听This session will provide a basic overview of the main tools used to connect with your students from within your Western Online Course. The tools explored will include Announcements, Email, Discussions, and Activity Feed. This session is best for faculty, graduate assistants, and TAs who are new to Western Online and are looking for a basic introduction to the tools listed. You will receive a Google Calendar invite via email with the Zoom meeting information and any workshop materials. You must register at least 1 hour before the workshop to ensure that you receive the link.

Ensuring Ease of Use in your Western Online Course听

Dates & Times:听January 23, 9 AM - 10 AM; January 30, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Facilitator:听Dawn Sweet听

顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听In this webinar, we will share tips for ensuring that your Western Online course is easy to use. Ideas discussed will include providing access to the 麻豆传媒内幕Online Student Orientation module, consistency between your course and your syllabus, and an overview of multiple tools that can be used to guide your students through the successful completion of your course. You will receive a Google Calendar invite via email with the Zoom meeting information and any workshop materials. You must register at least 1 hour before the workshop to ensure that you receive the link.

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