Digital Online Faculty Orientation Guide 

The Digital Online Faculty Orientation Guide includes: 


Designed as a comprehensive support system for new adjunct instructors teaching fully online courses, this initiative ensures instructors have the foundational knowledge and resources needed to succeed in a digital learning environment.

  1. Welcome and Introductions: Personalized welcome letter from department leaders

  2. Instructor Systems Log-in Meeting: (Optional) A 30-minute consultation with a Fisk Online team member to answer questions and verify access to essential systems and tools

  3. Course Shell Template: Standardized course structure aligned with university and instructional design best practices (preview link)

  4. Syllabus Template: Pre-formatted syllabus aligned with institutional guidelines and online delivery expectations (.doc)

  5. Quick Start Facilitation Guide: A centralized OneNote guide offering step-by-step teaching guidance and institutional resources (preview link)

  6. LMS Tech Review Module: Self-paced training module to review key learning management system features and functions

Online Learning SharePoint

Created the Fisk Online SharePoint site to serve as a centralized hub for online learning resources. The platform enhances interdepartmental communication and supports faculty by consolidating key tools and information, including training materials, a professional development calendar, monthly industry trend insights, and more.

The Online Learning SharePoint includes:

  • Mission, Values, Goals, and Objectives

  • University Strategic Plan Alignment

  • What we Do

  • Highlight: The Digital Online Faculty Orientation Guide

  • Training Calendar

  • Industry Trend of the Month

  • And more…

Articulate Storyline Portfolio

Design and develop user-centered, self-paced faculty training programs using tools like Articulate Storyline and Rise. Leverage diverse delivery methods and technologies to promote effective LMS use, online teaching best practices, and scalable professional development across disciplines

Bingo Game

This Bingo Game is a fun way to present scenarios and ask questions about scenarios.

There are 7 scenarios included in this game.

More can be added as needed.

Authoring Tool: Articulate Storyline

Duration: 10 minutes

Audio: Yes

Escape Room Game

This Escape Room Game was created to bring health care professionals and MDs together with the objective of understanding what information they feel is important to include in case reports and why.

Authoring Tool: Articulate Storyline.

Duration: 10 minutes

Audio: Yes

Interactive Notebook

This activity will teach you about me…

Authoring Tool: Articulate Storyline

Duration: 10 minutes

Audio: Yes

This course includes a crossword puzzle!

Interactive Course on Colors

This is a generic course that I created to show functionality.

Authoring Tool: Articulate Storyline.

Duration: 10 minutes

Audio: Yes

This course has a drag-and-drop interaction.