Training and Computer Resources

This will be a 15 minute, in-person, on-campus orientation demonstrating the USE OF THE PRESENTATION EQUIPMENT in a TEC modified for “livestream and On-Campus” (LSC). The faculty member should be familiar with the software for the delivery platform they plan to use (Blackboard Collaborate Ultra or Microsoft Teams) prior to attending this training. Please let our trainer know which delivery platform you'll be using so the orientation can focus on integrating the classroom technology with that software.

Training sessions will occur in Gleeson Hall, Room 218. Please meet the trainer at the classroom at your scheduled time.  The scheduling is tight so punctuality is imperative.

We have implemented an online, self-service calendar to accommodate finding the most convenient appointment.  Please go to the following link: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/LSCOrientations@Farmingdale.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/  

From here you can select the day and time that works best for you to schedule an appointment in the next few weeks.  We will open up additional sessions for future weeks once these fill up.

As a reminder, these are face to face orientations that take place on campus in Gleeson Hall, room 218.  Campus screening, masking, and social distancing regulations must be adhered to.

Please observe the following campus protocols:  

• Prior to coming to campus all employees are required to fill out the Employee Screening Tool located on your “MyFSC” after signing into our website. Please remain home if you answer “Yes” to any of the screening questions.  
• A face covering must be worn the entire time that you are on campus. Please observe physical distancing.  
• Once you complete your training session, please depart the campus as quickly as possible.
•  If you have not done so already, please watch the 12-minute NYS COVID-19 Response: Return to Work Training video prior to coming to campus at https://www.farmingdale.edu/knowbe4.

• LSC Usage Overview Page

• How to operate a TEC modified for LSC Courses

• Screen Share using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra

• Screen Share using Microsoft Teams

• Click here for Bookings branding information and logo

• Bookings Tutorial (10:57 minutes)

• Bookings Recording of First Live Session (56:13 minutes)

Here you will find the Blackboard Learn Resources that you will need to continue teaching your classes remotely.

• Online Student Resources
• FAQ for Online Students

• Best Practices while livestreaming using Microsoft Teams

• Quick videos from Microsoft to get you up and running with MS Teams can be found here.

• LinkedIn Training - Microsoft Teams Essentials

• Schedule a Teams Meeting from within Microsoft Teams
• Schedule a Teams Meeting from within Outlook
• Meet now, without scheduling a meeting in Microsoft Teams
• Share your screen in a Microsoft Teams Meeting

•  Visit the Teams Recording webpage

• How to install Microsoft Teams on Windows, Mac, Android or iPhone

Please join us for a "Live Virtual Learn" session hosted by Ken Tax from Information Technology.

During the sessions, Ken will help you understand how you can maximize your use of Google Meet in the virtual classroom or for online meetings.  He will provide you with innovative tips and tricks for getting the most out of this product and answer any questions that you may have.

Topics include:

• What is Google Meet
• Creating your first Meeting & Inviting participants
• Overview of the features & controls of Google Meet
• Q & A at the end

Click here to Join the Video Sessions

Google Meet Guidance Sheet

• Best Practices while livestreaming using Google Meet

• Link to the Google Meet Guidance Sheet

To log into LinkedIn Learning, go to https://www.linkedin.com/learning

• Click the "Sign in" button (top right)
• In the "Sign In" window, type your Farmingdale email address in the "Email" box and click Continue
• Next click on "Sign in with the Single Sign-On"
• You will then see Farmingdale's federated login page
• Enter your Farmingdale username and password (you don't have to include )
• You are now logged into LinkedIn Learning
• To Sign out, click on the arrow next to "Me" (top right)

• Visit the comparison webpage to see the comparison.

Download the drivers for the tablet... https://www.xp-pen.com/download-55.html

*Choose your respective Operating System (Windows or Mac)

1. Unzip the files onto your computer.
2. Once the file is extracted, double click the application file to run.
3. The XP-Pen dialogue box will pop up.
4. You will check of the bottom left, I have read and agree to the software license agreement.
5. You will click Install.
6. Once you are in Blackboard Collaborate Ultra and you start your session. When you select share whiteboard, plug in the tablet.
7. You are set to use the tablet.

• Video Tutorial:  https://youtu.be/fAYFF4QjCeY