The Distance Learning team is excited to consult with you about best practices for teaching and learning in your online class at the School of Professional Studies. Whether you are a new SPS instructor or have been teaching with us for many years, we want to ensure that we are available to assist you.
Although these consultations are offered by the Distance Learning team, instructors who teach face-to-face classes are welcome to schedule consultations.
You may book up to 48 hours in advance. For more pressing issues, see Additional Support Options below.
Book Consultation Time With Us
Questions
30 minutes
Meet with one of the Learning Designers or Instructional Technologists on our team to ask questions about online learning topics, including but not limited to:
- Developing learning objectives
- Using rubrics
- Creating instructional videos
- Writing engaging discussion prompts
- Composing assignment feedback
You may also consider this a “Meet and Greet” session, learning more about the Distance Learning team and SPS’s expectations for online learning.
Brainstorming
60 minutes
Meet with one of the Learning Designers or Instructional Technologists on our team to brainstorm ideas for your online course, including but not limited to:
- Designing new assignments
- Implementing engagement strategies for synchronous sessions
- Using digital annotation tools
All instructors: please indicate the format of your class (online, hybrid, or face-to-face) when you schedule a consultation.
On the Distance Learning Consultations Bookings page, first select the type of service (questions or brainstorming), then the date and time, and then add your details. Complete the form in this order to prevent an error. If you encounter an error, simply reload the page.
Additional Support Options
These consultations are not designed to provide technical support. Please refer to the resources below if you need technical help with Canvas or University tools such as Outlook.
Canvas Instructor Guides
Look up the answers to your questions in the detailed Canvas Instructor Guides.
Some common issues addressed in the Instructor Guides:
Canvas Support
NUIT Support Center
Support available Monday – Friday: 8am-6pm
For NetID, Outlook, and VPN issues, contact the Northwestern IT Support Center.
Phone: 847-491-4357
Email: consultant@northwestern.edu