Interactive Video Network technicians
- The technicians are there to assist you while teaching in a
video classroom. Please work with them and tell them what you
require.
- Technicians arrive ten minutes before each class.
- For state and university meetings technicians are available
for a fee.
Student registration
- All students, both on-campus and off-campus should register
using the Campus Connection. From NDSU's home page (www.ndsu.edu), select Campus
Connection or click Campus Connection. Read and follow
the instructions found there.
Class materials
- Class materials should be on a Web site or some other course
management software.
- Exams should be mailed to remote sites at least a week ahead,
or better yet, placed on Blackboard so the students can access
them electronically.
- Include the following information:
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- Course name
- Date and time of the class
- Specific instructions as to what the remote site is to do
with the materials/exams.
- Include a return postage-paid self-addressed envelope (or
postage and a mailing label) for return materials.
Canceling a class
- Please call your Site Coordinator immediately so it can be
removed from the system.
- Class time is charged to cover expenses. If you don't hold
class and don't cancel, charged are incurred.
Hints for being heard and seen
- Talk towards the microphone.
- Keep your voice loud enough so your students can hear
you.
- Try to limit your movement around the room; too much motion
is distracting and hard for the camera to follow.
Teaching from other sites
- We strongly encourage you to teach a class at your remote
sites--the students really appreciate it.
- Please inform us, however, so arrangements can be made for
technical support at that remote site.
Using Blackboard
- Blackboard is a Web-based course management system that
allows the instructor to place course materials online, set up
tests, conduct online discussions, and much more.
- It is available to students 24 hours a day, seven days a
week.
- Get more information on using Blackboard.
Showing videos
- Be aware of and follow copyright and fair-use laws. If using
commercial resources for a class, obtain permission or follow the
laws pertaining to its use.
Streaming your class
Videotapes or CDs of your class
- If you have permitted your class to be videotaped, it can be
done if requested in a timely manner.
- At the present time, we do not have the capability of making
a CD.
Faxing
- Use the fax only in an emergency.
- Limit faxes to a few pages.
- Please mail your materials instead.
- Copying faxed material is very difficult since most video
rooms do not have copy machines.
Schedule a practice session
- To try something new in the classroom
- Become more comfortable in the video classroom
- Preview videos and other class materials
- Contact Tammy Cummings at 231-1090 or tammy.cummings@ndsu.edu