How to Succeed as an Online Learner

This short online course will set you up for success as an online learner, with tips and strategies specifically for online learning. It will also show you how to use the tools in Canvas, our learning management system, to communicate with your instructors and fellow students, find your course materials, submit assignments, and take exams.

SMU Student Resources for Online Learning

An extremely helpful series of user-friendly guides for the most common platforms used in online courses at SMU, including Canvas and Webex.

Ally Canvas Tool for Students

Ally is a tool that has been added to your Canvas courses that automatically generates alternative formats from your instructor’s original course content and files, then makes them available for download, so you can engage with course content in a way that works best for you. For more information please reference this ALLY INFOSHEET.

A How-To Guide for SMU Remote Learning Platforms (Password: HxDJARV7)

Having trouble navigating Canvas? Wondering how to access the Upswing tutoring platform and connect with a Peer Tutor? This video provides a detailed guide for how to use these platforms and improve the way you manage your course content. It also outlines ways to use Elsevier's Adapted Quizzing platform (EAQ's) which is a fundamental component of Pre-Licensure Nursing curriculum. NOTE: The volume for one of the speakers on the video is lower than normal - this is easily fixed by simply increasing the volume on your video player. (Produced by Natalie Whiting & Isabella Wilson - BSN)

Strategies for Successfully Navigating Online Courses

Transitioning from in-person lectures to online ones can be tough, especially if you’ve never taken online classes before. These tips can help you stay organized and get the most out of your online classes, including ways to support mental health.

Computer Work Station Ergonomics

Helpful tips from SMU Occupational Therapy students to help you set up a healthy study space and keep you safe and injury free.

How To Transition To Remote Learning

A comprehensive list of basic yet essential tips for ensuring your academic success and staying on top of you

Strategies for Success - Online Learning

Some great one-sheets from Oregon State University with excellent strategies for online success, including tips for remote study groups, ergonomic tips and ways to organize your study space.

10 Questions to Ask About Your Online Classes

A list of important questions to make sure you get answered before each of your online courses.

Video Conferencing

A collection of useful guides for using Zoom, including basic set-up, mobile usage and using Zoom to connect to SMU Wellness classes. If there are guides for other platform you would like to see included, please let us know: kleroy@samuelmerritt.edu

Please note that Webex and Canvas Conferences are readily available to all SMU students as well. You can access these resource guides HERE.

Guidelines for Virtual Drop-in Support Sessions

Some helpful tips for when you join drop-in support sessions online.

Technology for SMU Virtual Wellness Classes

From yoga to Bollywood dancing to bread baking, SMU is offering the community a range of wellness classes that you can connect to virtually. This link provides a range of info sheets to help you connect remotely and get the most out of the classes.

Best Practices for Online Tutoring

A collection of resources for tutors that will help you set up online tutoring sessions and get the most out of your online sessions.

Technical Support

SMU's Information and Technology Services Dept is your one-stop-shop for technology support. SMU's Service Desk also partners with Vitalyst to provide 24/7 access to on-demand advisors for over a hundred applications, including titles from Microsoft, Google, Adobe, Apple, and more.