More than 30 user guides related to online working and learning are available on the ITS remote work webpage. The links lead to self-help articles in the IT knowledge base, which is searchable for support on many technology issues.
Although the commute may be shorter, there still are challenges for employees who are working from home. In addition to the information compiled on the ITS remote work resources website, here are some tips and tricks for your off-campus office.
A connection to ISU's virtual private network (VPN) is NOT required for web-based applications like Workday, Webex, Cybox and Microsoft Outlook. The VPN can be overwhelmed by users who don't need it and should only be used to provide encrypted remote access for services like ADIN. Local IT support can help remote workers determine if they need a VPN connection.
All ISU employees have "personal" meeting rooms on Webex -- a virtual office space with a permanent online address ( ). For example, this could serve as a meeting space for students to connect with faculty or advisers during established office hours. Users can invite others to their personal room or request access to a colleague's room without setting up a meeting request through Outlook. Request notifications are delivered via email and must be accepted before visitors can enter personal rooms, which can be locked and unlocked for privacy.
If you have unreliable internet access or a house full of people taxing your bandwidth, skip the video during online meetings. Users can turn off their own video feed in Webex and Zoom. To opt for an audio-only Webex feed of all participants, deselect "Show Participant Video" in the "View" drop-down menu.
Worried about your internet data limit? Most internet and telecommunications providers have joined the Federal Communications Commission's Keep Americans Connected initiative, pledging to provide unlimited high-speed service during the pandemic. Some also are raising data speeds, offering free services for students and low-income households, and enabling WiFi hot spots. Check with your internet and cellular phone providers to find out more.
Having connectivity issues with Canvas? Can't log in to your Okta dashboard? ITS established a webpage that identifies hiccups in campus services and networks. The system status page displays current and previous service interruptions, and planned maintenance on the horizon.
The IT solution center is operational with staff working remotely. Service requests can be submitted by email (solu...@iastate.edu), via the ServiceNow incident portal, or by voicemail (294-4000). The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) website provides help with 24/7 Canvas support, a CELT response team and contacts for unit-specific support.
Distance learning in an online college can be a positive choice for many students depending on your specific needs and desires. Online classes offer the flexibility that some students need due to work and family obligations. Also, other students prefer to work in their own environment while still adhering to deadlines and exam schedules put forth by professors. Whatever your reasons for choosing distance learning at the college level, you can take these three steps to make your online learning feel more like a traditional college experience.
Whether you are living by yourself, with a spouse, or in a house full of kids, creating a study space for yourself is essential. Traditionally, students have a dormitory to study in, or study in the campus library. As an online student, you may not have those options, but you can set up a room in your home that is a dedicated quiet space where distractions will be eliminated or lessened. Alternatively, set up shop at a local library, coffee shop or internet cafe.
As many advantages as online college offers, one downside is the lack of a traditional college experience. If you are willing to work a little harder to living on campus and attending classes, you can make your college experience feel more traditional.
This course is an introduction to the key debates and approaches in the critical study of digital media with a focus on cultural production; that is, in the realms of art and aesthetics, social media and politics, protocols and history, and the philosophy of mediation. Although our focus will ultimately be on contemporary digital media culture, our survey will begin by analyzing the history of computation and media since the early twentieth century, looking at the emergence of cybernetics, computation, and the early internet. Methodologically, our approach will follow three overlapping but distinct traditions, spanning work from film and media theory, science and technology studies, and the historical work that has come to be called "media archaeology." While students will have the opportunity to do creative work, the class will ultimately focus more on the history and theory of digital media cultures rather than its technical application. All students interested in media studies are encouraged to register.
In this 6-week online course, students will have the opportunity to enhance critical thinking abilities by reading and writing challenging material, refining their rhetorical strategies, practicing writing processes with special attention to revision and style, and writing and reading in a variety of genres.
In this course, students will practice critical inquiry in personal, academic, and professional writing. This is a process-oriented class, which means students will be studying and practicing writing techniques to develop insight into how they write best.
Within the assignment structures, students have the authority reign to choose their own topics, so their work can encompass personal writing goals. There is no required textbook; all readings will be provided. Required course work will include multiple drafts of three writing projects, peer-review workshops, weekly low-stakes writing, class discussions, and a final self-reflective essay.
Provides writers who aspire to one day publish a book or those who are curious about the book publishing industry with an overview of the business and process, organized around the division of labor typically found in publishing houses. In addition to learning how to find an agent or publisher, students learn about editorial, design, production, marketing, distribution, and sales.
Publishing Studio & Lab are crosslisted and split listed courses, which means they run concurrently and enrollment depends on whether you need a one-credit or four-credit course as an undergraduate or graduate student for your individual degree requirements. There are no prerequsites.
Publishing Studio & Lab are the courses for hands-on learning at Ooligan Press. Designed to give students the freedom and responsibility of running a real-world trade publishing house, students are assigned to projects where they will work on a variety of publishing tasks. Project teams will work collaboratively to assess, plan, and execute editorial, design, digital content, marketing, and sales tasks throughout the term.
Publishing Studio: Graduate students in Publishing Studio should expect assignments to take approximately 12 hours per week; undergraduate students in Publishing Studio should expect 9 hours per week.
Publishing Lab: Graduate students in Publishing Lab should expect assignments to take approximately 4 hours per week; undergraduate students in Publishing Lab should expect 3 hours per week.
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