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What is MUOnLine?

MUOnLine is Marshall University's branded name of the learning management software used to deliver electronic courses for the university. Marshall University uses Blackboard Vista Learning System 8 to deliver all of our online courses.

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What specific benefits are there for faculty who teach online?

The flexibility, the convenience, (particularly during the summer), and the potential for additional earnings are among the many benefits experienced by faculty who choose to teach online. Faculty also enjoy the new and different ways of interacting with their students, the availability of quality online resources, the chance to explore new and different teaching and learning methods, and the advantage of staying competitive in the academic marketplace.

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Once I have developed a 100% online or 80% online technology enhanced course, who owns the course and its content?

Course ownership issues for online courses are addressed in MU BOG IT – 5. A careful reading of the policy should clarify all intellectual property questions.

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Can I develop a course without committing myself to teaching it?

Yes! But Marshall University would have to ensure beforehand that qualified instructors are available to teach it. The relevant terms of MU BOG IT – 5 would also apply.

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Can I put material owned by someone else in my course?

Copyright law applies not just to print but also to audio, video, images, as well as text found on the Internet and the Web. You can avoid copyright violations and legally use copyrighted materials by reading our information on Copyright Basics.

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What support for online teaching is available at Marshall?

The Faculty Development Committee for Online and Multimedia Instruction coordinates a variety of professional development services for online instructors. Services include MUOnLine workshops and opportunities for one-on-one technical help. Visit Faculty Support for more information.

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How much experience with computers and online teaching do I need before I teach an online course?

The skills necessary to manage an online course are minimal: extensive technical expertise is not required, but you should be familiar with computers and be able to navigate the internet. If you can browse the Web, enter a Web address, locate and open files on your computer, and enter text into Web-based forms, you should not have any trouble teaching an online course. MUOnLine provides context-sensitive online help. If you would like to view our sample course for faculty, please click here.
 

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How do I know that someone else is not doing the work of the student officially enrolled in my course?

MUOnLine suggests that you use the same evaluation methods for assignments and projects as you would for out of class assignments that your students submit to a traditional class. Some online instructors also require the use of proctors for assignments or assessments.

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How do I manage online communication with my students?

MUOnLine gives you a number of different options such as e-mail, discussion boards, journals or blogs, virtual classrooms, rubrics, outcomes assessment tools, audio and video capabilities with Wimba, and real time Chat within or among courses using MUOnLine's chat tool or Pronto.

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Can I see an example of an online course?

Because of privacy concerns we cannot grant you access to actual courses. But our Public Sample Course will show you how it looks and works!

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How do I exchange assignments with my students?

MUOnLine includes an Assignment Tool that allows the exchange of assignments between you and your students. Students can also submit assignments as email attachments. Thanks to these tools, students will not need to use regular mail to get assignments to you, or hand deliver them.

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I am not ready to develop an online course but would like to try out MUOnLine as a supplement to my classroom course. How can I do this?

Marshall University Online encourages all faculty to use MUOnLine as a supplement to a traditional class especially as a locale for copyright protected materials, sensitive student data, and official MU communication regarding course materials between and among students. To get started, please visit our Course Request page.

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Are you thinking about developing an online course?

Simply click here for more information!

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What support resources are available to students in my classes?

Marshall University students have an array of resources to help them with online instruction. For more information, visit our Campus Resources page.

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Are there other online assessment tools that I can use besides exams?

Thanks to MUOnLine and recent copyright interpretations due to the TEACH Act, nearly everything you do as a teacher can do in a traditional classroom, you can also do online! MUOnLine allows you to assign individual projects and presentations, group projects and presentations, reports, book reviews, term papers, discussion participation, to name a few.

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How can my students use the Marshall University Library?

MUOnLine students have access to all Marshall University library resources. This includes an abundance of databases and reference materials that can be accessed online. Remote inter-library loan book requests are also accepted as long as they come from public and community libraries. The materials are mailed at no cost to the student. Visit the off-campus library services website for students for more information.

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If I want to talk to someone about online instruction, who should I contact?

If you are on the Huntington Campus, please contact:
Deanna Mader at (304) 696-2687

If you are on the South Charleston Campus, please contact:
Lisa Heaton at (304) 746-2026

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