Operating system: Windows 98/2000/XP or Mac OS 9.X/10 or higher
(Required for the Mac users due to Blackboard’s collaboration tool
requirements and tech support requirements)
Installed (or the ability to install) “readers” for various file
types, i.e., Adobe, Word, Excel, etc.
Word processing software (preferably Microsoft Word for Windows 98 or
higher)
Access to the Internet (Faculty and students are responsible for
securing their own accounts with an Internet Service Provider and these
communication charges are not compensated by Central Michigan University)
Mandatory use of an e-mail account provided by Central Michigan
University for all instructors (global ID). To activate your global ID,
contact the help desk at (989) 774-3662
Netscape 4.7 and IE 5.0 (or higher) installed as your Web browser
software.
Required Computer and Online Teaching Skills
Proficiency in creating basic word processing documents, preferably
using Microsoft Word for Windows 98 or higher
Good keyboard skills (at least 50 words per minute to work effectively
in Chat sessions)
Working knowledge of sending and retrieving files via e-mail (i.e.
attachments / downloading various assignments (files) from the students)
Working knowledge of file management (i.e. Spreadsheet)
Working knowledge of currently adopted Course Management System by
Central Michigan University (Blackboard 6.0 – face-to-face / online
workshops are available through CMU Online)
Required attendance in online teaching workshops program prior to
online teaching (this includes, but is not limited to, Blackboard training
and the online mentor program).
At least two (2) semesters of online teaching experience from
institutions or industry
Understanding of adult and / or non-traditional students’ need
Working knowledge of online course content development / instructional
design.
Additional Notes
All virus protection is your responsibility.
If you have other equipment or skills, such as a scanner, knowledge of
graphic manipulation or other software such as PhotoShop or Acrobat, this
will be to your advantage.