CECS Online
This page contains resources to assist with building or refreshing an online course. It also has information regarding CECS policies and procedures related to online instruction.
CECS Online Team
The CECS Online Team is here to assist you with all of your online course needs!
Susan Guinn - CECS Online Program Manager (sguinn) or 313-593-3892
Joe Goraj - Video Production Coordinator (jgoraj) or 313-583-6658
Bradley Jones - Video Production Assistant (bjon) or 313-593-1591
We are working primarily remotely during this time, but will respond promptly to emails and voicemails.
CECS Digital Ambassadors
Looking for peer support in developing or improving an online course? Look no further! CECS Digital Ambassadors are available to provide peer review, guidance with online teaching techniques or help with a Canvas tool or function. Each Ambassador has demonstrated competence in modern online teaching with a student focus.
Amanda Esquivel (ME) aoe@umich.edu
Fred Feng (IMSE) fredfeng@umich.edu
Tanjore (Jay) Jayaraman (ME) tvjraman@umich.edu
Sang-Hwan Kim (IMSE) dysart@umich.edu
Samir Rawashdeh (ECE) srawa@umich.edu
Shengquan Wang (CIS) shqwang@umich.edu
Paul Watta (ECE) watta@umich.edu
Resources for Online Teaching
Below are links to important resources for online instruction. This is not an all inclusive list. Please be sure to check other university resources. These resources will be updated as information changes and new resources are identified.
Training and Workshops
Opportunities to learn more about Canvas, online teaching methods, and more!
Click below to view Canvas training videos about the various topics and tools noted.
- Canvas 101 - Introduction and Overview
- Canvas 201 - Content Delivery
- Canvas 301 - Interactivity and Assessment
- Canvas 401 - Grading
Video Recording Options
CECS faculty have several options available for video recording. These options are supported by the CECS Online team.
The Professional Education Center classrooms are equipped with everything you need to record a high quality lecture video. These videos can be edited and posted by the CECS Online video production team or can be managed directly by each instructor.
Schedule a recording appointment by using this request form.
This recording option allows you to record from your office or home. A high speed internet connection, webcam, microphone and headset (recommended) are required. Watch a quick video to learn how to access this flexible recording option. CECS Faculty can download the MDR from the Software Center shortcut on any university machine desktop.
Currently Suspended - The CECS Online Team is equipped and ready to come to set up at your laboratory or other campus location to record a laboratory demonstration, research overview, self introduction or other academic related recording you request. Complete the CECS Video Team Request Form to get your recording appointment scheduled.
MiVideo is the University of Michigan instance of Kaltura, which allows you to record from your desktop. More information is available here.
Synchronous Tools
These tools are available for meetings, office hours, group discussions or when real-time communication is desired.
Zoom web conference meetings are available as a tool within your Canvas course or by logging in with your umich credentials.
Web Tool
Access the stand-alone conference tool by logging into zoom.umich.edu with your umich credentials.
Canvas
In the desired Canvas course, access Settings > Navigation and assure Zoom is visible within the course. Then access Zoom in the Navigation Bar on the left side of the course.
BlueJeans web conference meetings are available as a tool within your Canvas course or by logging in with your umich credentials.
Web Tool
Access the stand-alone conference tool by logging into BlueJeans with your umich credentials.
Canvas
In the desired Canvas course, access Settings > Navigation and assure BlueJeans is visible within the course. Then access BlueJeans in the Navigation Bar on the left side of the course.
Google Meet (formerly known as Google Hangouts Meet) is a videoconferencing service allowing U-M students, faculty, and staff to connect and collaborate with live video, audio, and screen sharing. With Meet you can work from home or abroad and join meetings, conference calls, and group discussions from any computer or mobile device.
Please follow the directions at https://its.umich.edu/communication/collaboration/google/meet for accessing Google Meet spaces.
Canvas Conferences is a web conference tool built directly inside of each Canvas course. Here, students and instructors can meet and live stream video and a virtual whiteboard.
In the desired Canvas course, access Settings > Navigation and assure Conferences is visible within the course. Then access Conferences in the Navigation Bar on the left side of the course.
Canvas Chat is a tool that allows students and faculty to have text-based, live discussions.
In the desired Canvas course, access Settings > Navigation and assure Chat is visible within the course. Then access Chat in the Navigation Bar on the left side of the course.