Faculty & Staff Training
- Training schedules will be provided on a monthly basis to support faculty and staff.
These sessions are designed to enhance technical proficiency, online course design, and instructional strategies in GeorgiaVIEW and distance education.
Training schedules will feature Conversations with the Director of Distance Learning, offering a chance to engage with the Director, discuss needs, and gain insights into upcoming initiatives, resources, and best practices.
Virtual Office Hours with an Instructional Designer
Drop-In with your Questions!
Upcoming Training
Training by Distance Learning Staff
Session length is estimated for 45 minutes unless otherwise noted.
| Date | Time | Topic Title | Presenter | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday Nov. 5, 2025 |
9 AM | Syllabus Management with Concourse Prep your Spring, Summer and Fall 2026 Syllabi! |
Dr. Dorea Hardy Instructional Designer |
Microsoft Teams Link Passcode: Nb9Kq6Lp |
| Wednesday Nov. 5, 2025 |
11 AM | Conversations with the Director of Distance Learning | Ms. Marcia Poulos Director of Distance Learning |
WebEx Link |
| Thursday Nov. 6, 2025 |
11 AM | Less Is More: Designing for Cognitive Efficiency | Dr. Nirupama Akella Instructional Designer |
WebEx Link |
| Monday Nov. 10, 2025 |
2 PM | Associating Gradebook Items with Assignments, Discussions, & Quizzes | Mr. David Evarts LMS Administrator |
WebEx Link |
| Monday Nov. 10, 2025 |
3 - 5 PM | Nursing Department ADA Compliance Training | Distance Learning Instructional Designers |
West Campus L-127 |
| Tuesday Nov. 11, 2025 |
3 PM | Syllabus Management with Concourse Prep your Spring, Summer and Fall 2026 Syllabi! |
Dr. Dorea Hardy Instructional Designer |
Microsoft Teams Link Passcode: BQ3jh7tt |
| Wednesday Nov. 12, 2025 |
9 AM | Date Management | Ms. Lenee Blot Instructional Technology Specialist |
WebEx Link |
| Wednesday Nov. 12, 2025 |
11 AM | Less Is More: Designing for Cognitive Efficiency | Dr. Nirupama Akella Instructional Designer |
WebEx Link |
| Thursday Nov. 13, 2025 |
11 AM | Providing Effective Feedback for Online Discussions | Ms. Lenee Blot Instructional Technology Specialist |
WebEx Link |
| Friday Nov. 14, 2025 |
9 AM | AI Training for Faculty | Presented by the AI Committee FMI: ai@asuams.edu |
WebEx Link |
| Monday Nov. 17, 2025 |
10 AM | Syllabus Management with Concourse Prep your Spring, Summer and Fall 2026 Syllabi! |
Dr. Dorea Hardy Instructional Designer |
Microsoft Teams Link Passcode: 69hD2kU7 |
| Monday Nov. 17, 2025 |
3 - 5 PM | Open Session ADA Compliance Training |
Distance Learning Instructional Designers |
West Campus J-129 |
| Tuesday Nov. 18, 2025 |
10 AM - 12 PM | Criminal Justice Department ADA Compliance Training | Distance Learning Instructional Designers |
East Campus Hartnett Building Room 116 |
| Wednesday Nov. 19, 2025 |
9 AM | Association and Dis-association Training | Ms. Lenee Blot Instructional Technology Specialist |
WebEx Link |
| Wednesday Nov. 19, 2025 |
1 PM | Less Is More: Designing for Cognitive Efficiency | Dr. Nirupama Akella Instructional Designer |
WebEx Link |
| Wednesday Nov. 19, 2025 |
3 PM | Building Quizzes in GaVIEW | Mr. Peterson Charles LMS Specialist |
WebEx Link |
| Friday Nov. 20, 2025 |
10 AM - 12 PM | Open Session ADA Compliance Training |
Distance Learning Instructional Designers |
West Campus J-129 |
| Friday Nov. 21, 2025 |
2 PM | Less Is More: Designing for Cognitive Efficiency | Dr. Nirupama Akella Instructional Designer |
WebEx Link |
Training for Respondus Products
| Date | Time | Title | Register Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday Nov. 5, 2025 |
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT |
LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests | REGISTER |
| Wednesday Nov. 12, 2025 |
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT |
Respondus 4 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams | REGISTER |
| Friday Nov. 14, 2025 |
12 PM ET / 9 AM PT |
LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests | REGISTER |
| Tuesday Nov. 18 2025 |
3 PM ET / 12 PM PT |
LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests | REGISTER |
| Wednesday Nov. 19, 2025 |
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT |
Innovations in Online Proctoring: New Features for Respondus Monitor | REGISTER |
Can't Make a Respondus Webinar?
Review their resources on your own time including demo videos and written guides for instructors and students. Access here>>
Questions? Contact Respondus' Customer Success & Training team at training@respondus.com.
Training by Distance Learning Staff
Session length is estimated for 45 minutes unless otherwise noted.
| Date | Time | Topic Title | Presenter | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Dec. 1, 2025 |
1 - 3 PM | Teacher Education Department ADA Compliance Training | Distance Learning Instructional Designers |
East Campus BCB 172 |
| Tuesday Dec. 2, 2025 |
1 - 3 PM | Public Administration Department ADA Compliance Training | Distance Learning Instructional Designers |
East Campus Holley Fine Arts Center Room 329 |
| Wednesday Dec. 3, 2025 |
10 AM - 12 PM | Open Session ADA Compliance Training |
Distance Learning Instructional Designers |
West Campus J-129 |
| Thursday Dec. 4, 2025 |
2 PM | Syllabus Management with Concourse Prep your Spring, Summer and Fall 2026 Syllabi! |
Dr. Dorea Hardy Instructional Designer |
Microsoft Teams Link Passcode: hS6Vj7ru |
| Friday Dec. 5, 2025 |
3 PM - 5 PM | Arts & Humanities Department ADA Compliance Training |
Distance Learning Instructional Designers |
West Campus J-129 |
| Tuesday Dec. 9, 2025 |
9 AM | Syllabus Management with Concourse Prep your Spring, Summer and Fall 2026 Syllabi! |
Dr. Dorea Hardy Instructional Designer |
Microsoft Teams Link Passcode: 4qM2Ft25 |
Training for Respondus Products
| Date | Time | Title | Register Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday Dec. 2, 2025 |
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT |
LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests | REGISTER |
| Wednesday Dec. 3, 2025 |
1 PM ET / 10 AM PT |
Respondus 4 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams | REGISTER |
| Wednesday Dec. 10, 2025 |
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT |
LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests | REGISTER |
Can't Make a Respondus Webinar?
Review their resources on your own time including demo videos and written guides for instructors and students. Access here>>
Questions? Contact Respondus' Customer Success & Training team at training@respondus.com.
Training by Distance Learning Staff
Session length is estimated for 45 minutes unless otherwise noted.
| Date | Time | Topic Title | Presenter | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday Jan. 8, 2026 |
10 AM - 12 PM | School of Business Department ADA Compliance Training | Distance Learning Instructional Designers |
West Campus J-129 |
| Thursday Jan. 8, 2026 |
1 - 3 PM | Health Sciences Department ADA Compliance Training | Distance Learning Instructional Designers |
West Campus J-129 |
| Friday Jan. 9, 2026 |
10 AM - 12 PM | Social Work Department ADA Compliance Training | Distance Learning Instructional Designers |
East Campus BCB 191 or 193 |
| Friday Jan. 9, 2025 |
3 - 5 PM | Natural Sciences & FYE Departments ADA Compliance Training |
Distance Learning Instructional Designers |
West Campus J-129 |
Training for Respondus Products
| Date | Time | Title | Register Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Can't Make a Respondus Webinar?
Review their resources on your own time including demo videos and written guides for instructors and students. Access here>>
Questions? Contact Respondus' Customer Success & Training team at training@respondus.com.
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