JFKU Faculty Foundations - June 15-18

Course Description: The  online Faculty Foundations for Adjuncts course is a four-day  facilitated, asynchronous course that delivers an overview of John F.  Kennedy University, provides orientation to the support systems and  resources available at JFK, and trains faculty on the use of the  Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) that you will use to teach  your course. Each day you will review engaging presentations and  actively participate in guided activities. In addition, you can  participate in collaborative discussions with your fellow instructors to  share experiences, best practices, and opportunities for student  engagement.  By the end of the course, you will be ready to teach your  online courses at JFK University.

Course Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Navigate the Blackboard Learn environment from a student and instructor perspective
• Engage with students through the use of various collaborative tools
• Assess student work and provide feedback
• Prepare for your course, including the addition of custom content
• Understand the online support services available for faculty and students