Locate Student and Faculty Resources
Faculty Resources
In D2L, from "My Home," faculty guides are provided. To access the guides,
- In the Faculty Support Services widget, click on Faculty Guide.
- Click on the Learning Environment tab.
- Select the desired tool. The tools are described and links are provided for additional information.
In D2L, from "My Home," in the Faculty Support Services widget, a link to the Instructional Services site is provided. To access the site,
- Click on Instructional Services.
- Click on D2L Guides, D2L Modules, or other topics as desired. Many of the linked files are in Word format.
Faculty Resources for Best Practices in Teaching
In addition to learning the technical aspects of managing a class, it is also important to use best practices when teaching online. At the Instructional Services site, click on D2L Guides. Under Online Instructor Information, the document titled "Expectations and Strategies for NSCC Online Instructors" is designed help you as you support your students in the online learning environment.
Student Resources
Nashville State Web Site
Students new to online learning should go to the Online Learning site and read the information provided.
- From Nashville State's Home Page, under Current Student, click "Online Learning."
- Read the material in the center column.
- Take the Self-Assessment Quiz.
- Click on Online Orientation--Click to Begin. Read the descriptions of each of the NS Online (D2L) tools along with helpful information about commonly asked questions, guidelines, netiquette, and services provided.
- For students who are enrolled in RODP courses, links are provided to the login page and RODP orientation.
NS Online
Links to student services and resources are provided at the following locations:
- From My Home and Course Home on the navigation bar in the Resources group are links to bookstore, free online tutoring, learning center, library, lynda.com, online learning, and think.
- From My Home and Course Home on the navigation bar in the Help group are links to student help guides, technical support, and online course support.
- From My Home on the navigation bar in the Student Services group are links to career center, disability services, financial aid, and testing center.
