FirstDay, the JSU Bookstore, and Canvas

The JSU Bookstore administers the FirstDay program at JSU whereby students access their eTextbooks. If you are teaching a course with eTextbooks associated with the course via FirstDay, you (faculty) must enable the FirstDay Course Materials link in the Canvas course's navigation menu. (Click on the accordion tab titled First Day Program at the JSU Bookstore - eTextbooks).

This be done for two reasons:

• Students can only access the eTextbooks via the FirstDay Course Materials navigation menu link, AND
• Students must be given an opportunity to opt out of the program to receive an eTextbook refund.

If you or your students experience issues accessing eTextbooks via the FirstDay navigation menu link in Canvas, please contact the Bookstore for assistance.

• Email: customercare.bncollege.com 
• Barnes & Noble's Customer Careline: 844-932-6657
• Bookstore Manager: Kristi Webster, kwebster@bncollege.com

Today - 9/10/2024 - 11:00 am to 12:15 pm

Mastering the Art of Meaningful Feedback: A Workshop for Online Course Instructors

Are you looking to enhance your online teaching skills by mastering the art of providing meaningful feedback to your students? Join Dr. Khadeidra Billingsley, Assistant Professor of English and Writing Center Director, in this interactive virtual workshop tailored specifically for online course instructors seeking to elevate their feedback techniques. Given that effective feedback is the cornerstone of student engagement, motivation, and growth, this workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and practical tools necessary to deliver impactful, constructive and actionable feedback that promotes student learning and development.

Whether you're a seasoned online instructor looking to refine your feedback practices or a newcomer seeking to establish a strong foundation in virtual teaching, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical strategies to help you create a supportive and engaging online learning environment for your students.

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Next Week - 9/17/2024 - 11:00 am to 12:15 pm

Accessibility for ALL Students

Do you want to ensure that all of your course material is accessible to all students? Join Dr. Chris Inman, Assistant Professor of Education, Senior Instructional Designer with Online@JSU, in this interactive workshop designed to provide practical strategies and tools to assist you in creating accessible documents, videos, images, and Canvas pages.

During this workshop, we will leverage various features in Canvas, Canvas Studio, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PPT to create accessible content. We will also review tools to check for accessibility and accessibility checklists, and services provided by the Office of Disability Resources.

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