NTID Instructors & Tutors

Overview

NTID’s Office of Online Initiatives provides support and training to NTID Instructors/Tutors interested in developing online coursework. Whether you are looking to develop an online activity, authentic assessment or an entire course/certificate, NTID Online provides Best Practice solutions for recording engaging videos, developing interactive activities, creating accessible coursework, and delivering high quality online instruction regardless of mode: online asynchronous, online synchronous, blended, Flipped or HyFlex.

This page provides information about instructional modalities, getting started with teaching DHH online, NTID GOLD training, sample NTID online exemplars, video production resources, Panopto Resources, Accessibility Resources, and various forms associated with video production.

Modalities

Explore the range of Instructor Modes available at RIT, each tailored to specific purposes, enabling us to cater to a range of learning preferences and accommodate various educational needs. Review the details to better understand their structures, functionalities, and benefits, empowering you to enhance your teaching strategies in alignment with your course learning outcomes.

In this mode, 100% of instruction is delivered in a classroom/lab/studio during specified days/times as published in the course schedule. In order to demonstrate achievement of the course learning outcomes, students must be able to access campus facilities and attend scheduled course meetings on campus. Typically, Instructors deliver lectures, demos and course materials in class. Additional course materials and assignments are made available through myCourses. This mode of instruction is well-suited for students who prefer face-to-face instruction or when hands-on instruction is required.

In this mode, 100% of instruction is delivered online asynchronously through myCourses with no requirement for in-person class meetings. All course materials and assignments are made available through myCourses, allowing students to independently review and fulfill scheduled online assignments and assessments to demonstrate mastery of learning outcomes. A successful OA learning experience relies on strategic planning to facilitate interactions among content, peers, and the instructor, in order to foster a collaborative and engaging environment. This mode of instruction is well-suited for students facing scheduling conflicts or unable to attend on-campus classes.

In this mode, 100% of instruction is delivered online synchronously through Zoom (or another web conferencing platform). In order to demonstrate achievement of course learning outcomes, students attend class in Zoom during specified days/times as published in the course schedule. Typically, Instructors deliver lectures, demos, course materials, and activities in Zoom. Additional course materials and assignments are made available through myCourses. This mode of instruction is well-suited for students who want face-to-face instruction but are unable to attend on-campus classes.

In this mode, a percentage of instruction is delivered online asynchronously (OA) through myCourses or synchronously through Zoom and the remaining percent is delivered in-person in a classroom/studio/lab. In this mode, students must be able to access campus facilities and attend scheduled in-person meetings on campus. In order to demonstrate achievement of course learning outcomes, students are expected to review the online information and be prepared to meet in class for discussions and activities on specified days/times as published in the course schedule. In another example of the blended mode, a percentage of instruction is delivered online asynchronously (OA) and the remaining percent is delivered online synchronously (OS). In this case, students would not be required to access campus facilities which is well-suited for classes with mixed enrollment, i.e., matriculated and non-matriculated students. The blended learning modality is also useful when classroom or lab space is limited.

In this mode, students have the option to receive instruction either in a classroom/studio/lab or online synchronously in Zoom simultaneously in real-time. Similar to the in-person mode, Instructors deliver lectures, demos and course materials in class. Additional course materials and assignments are made available through myCourses. This mode differs from the in-person modality in that additional classroom technology is needed to support it. This mode of instruction is well-suited for classes with mixed enrollment, i.e., matriculated and non-matriculated students.

The flipped instructional method is not a distinct modality but rather a method in which traditional in-class activities, such as the Instructor’s lecture, is provided in myCourses through short video lectures and/or other web-based materials. Students are expected to view these materials before class, enabling in-class sessions to focus on group work, discussions, collaborative projects, and/or problem-solving activities. This approach gives students flexibility to master the lecture content before class, fostering deeper engagement in-class. It distinguishes itself from a blended learning mode in that students are expected to attend all scheduled class meeting times – either in-person or online synchronously. This method is useful when the goal is to maximize in-class time for interactive activities.

Getting Started with Teaching DHH Online

The NTID Office of Online Learning is available to help NTID Instructors & Tutors learn how to develop and deliver effective online materials, activities, assessments and courses for D/HH learners.

If you are interested in teaching your credit-bearing courses online but don’t know how to get started, let us explain our proven approach.

If you want to transition your established in-person course to an online-asynchronous (OA) mode:

Learn the process of transitioning a traditional in-person course to an OA mode. Discover how you can receive training and support in designing an accessible, engaging online course by following our online course development and delivery checklist. If eligible, receive a $3500 stipend when instructing the OA course during the designated term at RIT/NTID.

If you want to develop a new course for online-asynchronous (OA) mode:

If you have a new course for OA delivery, or a new course that you have offered in-person at least once but not more than twice, discover how you can receive training and support in designing an accessible, engaging online course by following our online course development and delivery checklist. If eligible, receive a $4000 stipend when instructing the OA course during the designated term at RIT/NTID.

For more information, contact NTIDOL@rit.edu.

NTID Guided Online Learning Development (GOLD) training

NTID’s Guided Online Learning Development (GOLD) training is an important step in the process of developing credit-bearing online-asynchronous (OA) courses specifically designed for DHH students. Qualified Instructors participate in workshops to acquire the skills necessary to design and deliver high-quality, interactive OA courses. NTID GOLD is specifically intended for NTID instructors developing their first online course but experienced online Instructors are welcome.

In the program, participants will:

  • Attend 5 one-hour in-person sessions
  • Begin planning/developing their online course
  • Learn best practices for online pedagogy for DHH learners
  • Receive 1:1 instructional design support from NTID Online Office personnel during and after training.

Upcoming NTID GOLD Session – Spring 2235

Interested NTID Instructors should get approval from their Department Chair and contact Linda.Bryant@rit.edu to apply.

Sample NTID Online Video Exemplars

Video Production and Panopto Resources

This section provides Panopto resources, information about recording/editing software recommendations as well as the locations of video recording studios at NTID. A link to RIT Branded Resources is also included. For your convenience, a comprehensive list of tips, format examples, and recording and editing resources are listed in the NTID Video Production—Things to Know (PDF).

Video Recording & Editing Software

Panopto is RIT’s video hosting platform available in all myCourses credit-bearing courses. It can be used to support video-based discussions, assignments/presentations, and quizzes. It allows you to record, edit, add quiz questions and captions.

Learn more about Panopto – from RIT Center for Teaching and Learning

Panopto resources – from NTID Office of Online Initiatives training

Camtasia is a robust recording editing software available to RIT faculty from CTL. It is great for recording demonstrations & tutorials and short lectures with content. Instructors/Tutors can obtain a Camtasia license for Windows or Macs by following these instructions. Videos recorded in Camtasia can be uploaded to your Panopto library for use in credit-bearing courses and online certificates. Learn more about Camtasia.

Zoom is a web conferencing software used for synchronous meetings, classes and guest presenters. Zoom sessions can be recorded. Links can then be shared in myCourses. Learn more about Zoom.

NTID Video Recording Studios

Room: Multi-purpose Video Lab

Location: LBJ-2462 (60-2462), inside the NTID Learning Center (60-2450)

More Information: The NTID Video Lab is open to all members of the RIT/NTID Community any time the NLC is open. This room is equipped with recording software, editing software, HD camera and Yeti microphone. NTID Online Office staff are available to show you how to use the equipment.

Fac/staff can reserve this room through reserve.rit.edu. Students can reserve this room by emailing NLCdept@rit.edu or by stopping at the Resource Desk in the NLC.

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Video Lab

Room: Multi-purpose Video Studio

Location: LBJ-2733 (60-2733), across the hall from the department of NTID Business Studies

More Information: The NTID Video Studio is only open to fac/staff and can be swipe accessed any time the building is open. The room is equipped with recording software, editing software, HD camera and Yeti microphone. NTID Online Office staff are available to show you how to use the equipment.

Fac/staff can use the room anytime it is available or reserve it at reserve.rit.edu.

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Video Studio

Room: Sprint Relay Distance Learning Access Demonstration Lab

Location: LBJ-2470 (60-2470), inside the NTID Learning Center (60-2450)

More Information: The Sprint Relay Lab is reserved for special recording projects. To learn more about the SRL or to discuss using this room for your recording projects, contact Linda Bryant.

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Entrance of the Sprint Relay Lab
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Inside of Sprint Relay Lab with LightBoard
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Inside of Sprint Relay Lab we provided White Board and Surface Hub

Room: Sprint Relay Distance Learning Access Demonstration Lab with Lightboard

Location: LBJ-2470 (60-2470), inside the NTID Learning Center (60-2450)

More Information: Similar to a transparent whiteboard but made of glass, NTID’s Revolution Lightboard records instruction by filming content presented through the lightboard. The internal lighting illuminates the neon markers making it easy to see. This is ideal for solving mathematical equations or explaining processes. Lightboard recordings are only supported in the Sprint Relay Lab. Contact Linda Bryant for more information.

RIT Branding

RIT has developed a comprehensive source for video templates, brand icons, color guides and so on for your use. To access these resources, visit the RIT Brand Portal.

Instructors can also contact NTID’s Communications, Marketing and Multimedia Services to customize these templates for their departments and course materials.

Accessibility Resources

Creating inclusive and accessible course materials is a crucial step towards fostering an equitable learning environment. The 'Steps to Accessibility Resources' serves as a comprehensive guide, offering practical insights into implementing accessibility features across a variety of course materials. Covering essential topics such as hyperlinks, headings, color contrast, plain language, alternative text for images, tables, graphs and charts, lists, and reading order, this guide caters to different software applications, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Slides, and myCourses HTML. Each section provides step-by-step instructions in reference to best practices taught in NTID’s Inclusive Course Design: Strategies for Accessibility certificate offered in RIT Talent Roadmap.

In this certificate, you will explore the diverse needs of the RIT student body and gain valuable insights for creating accessible materials so your students can take advantage of alternative file formats provided by Ally via myCourses. Through engaging content, practical tips, and interactive activities, this series will foster understanding, strategies, and actionable steps toward more inclusive and accessible courses. Each course takes approximately one hour. A Certificate of Completion is awarded to those who complete all four courses.

Course 1: Understanding the Student Experience provides instructors with insight into student learning challenges, examples of diverse learning experiences, and tips for instructors to help all students thrive in their classes.

Course 2: Empowering Learning Through Ally’s Alternative Formats advances instructor’s knowledge of tools available within myCourses that are designed to make your course content more accessible.

Course 3: Ensuring Accessible Documents provides instructors with the guidance necessary to gain valuable insights and skills for creating accessible digital documents.

Course 4: Crafting Accessible Digital Media helps instructors develop skills for creating and reviewing engaging and accessible digital media.

Inclusive Course Design: Strategies for Accessibility

Steps for Creating Accessible Materials