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  • Teams and Zoom
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    Attached is a copy of the presentation used during this session. 
    Finding My Courses
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    How to locate your courses and customize your Canvas dashboard.
    Traditional Canvas Course Template
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    Download this Canvas Course Package to import into your traditional face-to-face Canvas course. This course shell will help as you organize and build your course content. It contains: A course homepage template 15 weekly modules with overview page templates An about your instructor page template A SWU syllabus Word document template *You can import this package in addition to copying content from a previous course and use it to arrange and organize your content. Simply edit or replace the text in green after importing the template. Click to view instructions for importing the package.
    Organizing Course Content from a Student's Point of View
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    Online students can become confused, frustrated, or disengaged if they find it challenging to simply navigate your course. When students use a lot of their cognitive resources just figuring out how to access course materials, they have few left for the content itself. Try to make your course organization as clear and intuitive as possible, ensuring students have more time and cognitive resources to engage with course content and activities (Darby, 2019). To do this, you might want to activate the “student preview” function of our Canvas LMS and navigate your course as if you are a student, in order to identify unclear navigation paths and to check links. You may also consider asking a colleague or teaching assistant to conduct this check to uncover any areas of confusion. Pay close attention to how many clicks it takes to get to a file or resource and if the path is clear. Remember that online students are often on their own when they get stuck. Provide quick pointers whenever you can, and make sure support services numbers (such as Tech Help Desk) are easy to find. (See ACUE Handout as a Resource for Organizing your Course Content from a Student's Point of View).
    Module Roadmap
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    Learning modules, like units of study, are sequenced collections of course materials and serve as the building blocks of your online course. Modules can be organized by time (“Here’s what we’re doing this week.”) or by content (e.g., topic, chapter in a text, unit of study, etc.). Consistency in module design helps students more quickly understand and meet your expectations. This handout is a Module Roadmap developed by ACUE and serves as an excellent resource.
    Establishing a Rhythm for Participation
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    A predictable rhythm or pace for online modules (units of study) helps students better manage their time. The "rhythm" can also reduce stress because the structure answers questions such as “What’s next?” (Boettcher & Conrad, 2016). It is particularly important to establish a rhythm for posting in, reading, and replying to the online discussion forums, which are the online version of classroom discussions. This handout provided by ACUE offers an example of a weekly schedule for both students and instructors. Faculty may find this to be very helpful.
    Self Reflection Tool
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    The discussion forums in a course are key learning opportunities for faculty and students. To make the most of this opportunity, it is important that each student contributes actively and thoughtfully. This handout will help students reflect on their participation and contributions to your discussions. I also can serve as a self-grading guide for discussion forums. This resource is developed and made available by ACUE.
    Feedback Guide
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    Striking a balance between too much and too little feedback in discussion forums can be challenging. Here are some typical questions instructors have about providing feedback in discussion forums: § How early in the week should I make comments about student postings? § How expansive should comments be early in the week? Later in the week? § Should I respond to individual students’ posts or to the group as a whole? § How do I coach and mentor students, but not jump in too quickly? In making these decisions, consider the purpose and timing of your feedback (Boettcher & Conrad, 2016). Although there are no definitively right or wrong answers to these questions, this handout made available by ACUE provides some basic guidelines.
    Engaging Assignments with Accountability
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    There are a variety of ways to keep students engaged in course content and help them focus their attention on what is most important. We can also use a variety of practices to assess how well students are learning and making key connections. As online assignments may be new to your students, providing clear directions, examples and rubrics can help them feel more confident in meeting your expectations. You are encouraged to try a few of these strategies provided by ACUE to identify the processes that work best for you and your students.
    Finding My Courses
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    How to locate your courses and customize your Canvas dashboard.
    Logging into mySWU and Canvas
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    Accessing Canvas from mySWU and finding your courses
    2019 Mentor Manual
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    This document is a comprehensive guide for mentors. It includes all of the training documents.
    Meeting Tracker Template
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    Please use this template to track meetings with your mentee
    EORO Poster (download)
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    Want A Mentor_poster.pdf Download and advertise our program! You can print, post to an announcement within Canvas, hang on your office door, etc.
    Mentor Manual 2019
    File Size: 939K
    This document is a comprehensive guide for mentors. It includes all other documents listed in this section.
    Mentor FAQs
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    Each One, Reach One frequently asked questions.
    Mentor Overview and Requirements
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    Expectations of Mentors
    How to be a GREAT Mentor
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    Top 5 ways to be an excellent mentor.
    SAMPLE Mentoring Guide/Schedule
    File Size: 5108K
    This document provides a SAMPLE schedule for mentors to use throughout the semester.
    Guide to Holistic Student Well-being
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    Topics include: personal development and student involvement as well as strategies to promote emotional, environmental, intellectual, physical, occupational, spiritual, and financial health.
    FERPA and Confidentiality
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    If you have questions about the do's and don't of SWU's FERPA policy, please contact the Office of Academic Records.
    Stress Management
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    This document includes ideas for helping students navigate stress.
    Special Course Request Form
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    Form used for Directed and Independent Studies.
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    Grade Appeal Form (On-Campus Students Only)
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    This form is to be used when a student is in disagreement with his or her instructor regarding an assigned course grade. It should be submitted with all fields completed and after consultation with the instructor has not resolved the matter. Do not submit this form if you have not yet consulted with your instructor regarding your concern. Refer to the Undergraduate Bulletin for additional information regarding proper procedures for an Academic Grade Appeal.
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    Curriculum Change Form
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    Overload of Semester Hours Request
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    FERPA Consent/Rescind Form to Release Student Information
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    The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records. FERPA prohibits the release of your educational records, both financial and academic, to third parties without your written consent, subject to the exceptions specified under FERPA. Students may waive their rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and authorize the release of their educational records—including academic records, student account and billing information, and/or financial aid records—to designated third parties (e.g., parents or guardians) by submitting the FERPA Consent Form to the Office of Academic Records. This authorization will remain in effect for the duration of the student’s enrollment at Southern Wesleyan University. For additional information, please consult the FERPA policy published in the Academic Catalog.
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    DSST/CLEP Permission Form
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    On-Campus Spring 2026 Exam Schedule
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    Fall 2026 Exam Schedule
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    Fall 2026 On-Campus Calendar
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    Fall 2026 Online Calendar
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    2016-2017 Graduate Bulletin
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