FACULTY RESOURCES TRAINING SCHEDULE

Faculty & Staff Training

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  • 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.

 

The Refinery

Weekly Faculty Support & Course Coaching

Promotional graphic for The Refinery, Albany State University's weekly faculty support and course coaching program. The graphic features the Albany State University logo, the title "The Refinery," and messaging focused on online teaching excellence, course design, accessibility, GeorgiaVIEW support, AI and emerging technologies, and instructional design expertise. A goldsmith is shown engraving the Golden Rams logo into a gold medallion, symbolizing continuous improvement and the refinement of online courses.

Great courses aren't created overnight. They are refined through reflection, feedback, innovation, and continuous improvement. The Refinery provides faculty with a dedicated space to work with the instructional design team on GeorgiaVIEW, accessibility, instructional technology, course design, student engagement, and other teaching needs. Bring your questions, ideas, or works-in-progress. We'll help you strengthen your courses and the learning experience for your students.

Tuesdays
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
September 1 – November 17, 2026
Online (virtual session)
No sessions Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Oct. 27, or Nov. 3

Drop in for personalized assistance with GeorgiaVIEW, course design, instructional technology, accessibility, student engagement, and other teaching and course-development needs. No appointment or registration required.


Schedule a One-on-One Consultation

If the weekly chat time does not fit your schedule, you can book a one-on-one session with an Instructional Designer at a time that works for you. Use our online booking page to choose a date and time, and you will receive a calendar invite with a virtual meeting link.

(You’ll need to log in with your ASU account to access the booking page.)


Upcoming Training

Training by Distance Learning Staff

Session length is estimated for 30 minutes unless otherwise noted.

Date Time Topic Title Presenter Location Add to
Calendar
Sept. 1 3:00 PM Kaltura Basics: Managing Video in GeorgiaVIEW Dr. Dorea Hardy
Sr. Instructional Designer
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Sept. 16 12:00 PM AI for Teaching: Practical Uses, Limitations, and Good Judgment Dr. Dorea Hardy
Sr. Instructional Designer
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Sept. 18 10:00 AM AI for Teaching: Practical Uses, Limitations, and Good Judgment Dr. Dorea Hardy
Sr. Instructional Designer
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Sept. 22 3:00 PM Release Conditions: Put the Right Content in Front of the Right Students Dr. Dorea Hardy
Sr. Instructional Designer
Microsoft Teams Add Event to Calendar
Sept. 25 12:00 PM Release Conditions: Put the Right Content in Front of the Right Students Dr. Dorea Hardy
Sr. Instructional Designer
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Sept. 30 12:00 PM GeorgiaVIEW Dates Without the Headache Dr. Dorea Hardy
Sr. Instructional Designer
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Tell us what you are looking for in training - take the Distance Learning Training Needs Assessment


Training for Respondus Products

Date Time Title Register Link
Wednesday
Sept. 2
1 pm ET /
10 am PT
LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests REGISTER
Thursday
Sept. 10
2 pm ET /
11 am PT
LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests REGISTER
Tuesday
Sept. 15
12 pm ET /
9 am PT
Respondus 4 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams REGISTER
Thursday
Sept. 17
3 pm ET /
12 pm 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 30 minutes unless otherwise noted.

Date Time Topic Title Presenter Location Add to
Calendar
Oct. 6 3:00 PM Intelligent Agents: Supporting Student Engagement Dr. Dorea Hardy
Sr. Instructional Designer
Microsoft Teams Add Event to Calendar
Oct. 7 12:00 PM Intelligent Agents: Supporting Student Engagement Dr. Dorea Hardy
Sr. Instructional Designer
Microsoft Teams Add Event to Calendar
Oct. 21 12:00 PM Course Organization: Making GeorgiaVIEW Easier for Students to Navigate Dr. Dorea Hardy
Sr. Instructional Designer
Microsoft Teams Add Event to Calendar
Oct. 23 10:00 AM Course Organization: Making GeorgiaVIEW Easier for Students to Navigate Dr. Dorea Hardy
Sr. Instructional Designer
Microsoft Teams Add Event to Calendar
Oct. 29 3:00 PM Designing Learning Activities That Make Students Think Dr. Dorea Hardy
Sr. Instructional Designer
Microsoft Teams Add Event to Calendar
Oct. 30 12:00 PM Designing Learning Activities That Make Students Think Dr. Dorea Hardy
Sr. Instructional Designer
Microsoft Teams Add Event to Calendar

Tell us what you are looking for in training - take the Distance Learning Training Needs Assessment


Training for Respondus Products

Date Time Title Register Link
TBD TBD TBD 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 30 minutes unless otherwise noted.

Date Time Topic Title Presenter Location Add to
Calendar
Nov. 11 12:00 PM Building Better Rubrics Dr. Dorea Hardy
Sr. Instructional Designer
Microsoft Teams Add Event to Calendar
Nov. 13 10:00 AM Building Better Rubrics Dr. Dorea Hardy
Sr. Instructional Designer
Microsoft Teams Add Event to Calendar
Nov. 17 3:00 PM Designing Better Online Discussions Dr. Dorea Hardy
Sr. Instructional Designer
Microsoft Teams Add Event to Calendar
Nov. 18 12:00 PM Designing Better Online Discussions Dr. Dorea Hardy
Sr. Instructional Designer
Microsoft Teams Add Event to Calendar

Tell us what you are looking for in training - take the Distance Learning Training Needs Assessment


Training for Respondus Products

Date Time Title Register Link
TBD TBD TBD 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.

Best Practices and Teaching Resources


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Need Help with Distance Learning or GaView? The Distance Learning Helpdesk is here to assist you! Contact Distance Learning directly at 229-500-2907 or email asuonline@asurams.edu to submit a support ticket. Our team is dedicated to providing prompt and effective assistance to ensure a seamless online learning experience.