Faculty and Staff Resources
What’s Available in Technology at RCC
Here at RCC we have a variety of technology available for employees to support both the classrooms and the administrative offices. Please click on the Technology flyer to find out the resources available at RCC.
Instructional Resources
Panopto Recordings – capture and publish every element of a presentation – screenshots, lecture notes and powerpoint presentations with just one click. To get access to create recordings, complete the panopto user creation form. Instructions on how to use the recording software.
WebEx – web conferencing system that allows students to interact with their instructor in real time. Learn to do more with WebEx through the WebEx University. For more information about using WebEx, please contact Leslie Smith, Michael Greene or Kristy Walker.
RCC ITunes U - find podcast published to ITunes you. If you would like to record your lectures and post to ITunes, please contact Michael Greene.
Blackboard Collaborate – Collaborate is a web conferencing system based on the familiar Elluiminate that allows students to interact with their instructor in real time. Many instructors in our distance learning program use this program to facilitate online office hours. This tool is now built into Blackboard itself. If your instructor is using Collaborate, you will be required to download and install some software prior to your first session. This is a one-time only download and takes up to 1 hour to download on a dial-up modem. To get started, please visit http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com. If you have difficulty downloading the software, contact the distance learning office at rcchelp@rappahannock.edu.
Atomic Learning – Atomic Learning is a great tool for learning little bits of information at a time. This resource is available free for all RCC faculty, staff, students and their families. Email rcchelp@rappahannock.edu for login information. If you are located on-campus you will not need a login. For all off-campus use contact the RCC Helpdesk.
Intelecom Videos- Repository of video learning objects in various subjects. Videos can be connected or linked into your Blackboard course for students to view. If you are interested in using the videos for your course, please email Kristy Walker or Leslie Smith. Watch a short video tutorial on how to link your Intelecom Video to Blackboard .
Web Services
Accessing the VPN procedure- remote access to RCC network.
Accessing Google Apps- features available to faculty and staff through the myRCC student email account.
Employee Directory – listing of all full-time employees and employee websites.
Employee Directory Quick Start Guide- instructions for adding your employee information to the RCC website directory listing.
Faculty Office Hours – submit your faculty office hours for your directory site and the kiosks.
myPassword – Instructions on myPassword user profile setup
Blackboard - direct link if myRCC portal is down. Login is the same as myRCC.
VCCS Student Information System - direct link if myRCC portal is down. Login is your EMPLID and the same password used to gain access to myRCC.
Shared Services
Blackboard 9/9.1 Resources
Learn how to use the New Rubric tool in Blackboard:
Create and Manage Rubrics
Rubric Grading in Blackboard
Blackboard 9.1 Upgrade Faculty Checklist - a quick list of what to review in your Blackboard class after the upgrade
Copy Course Request Form – Blackboard copy course to new semester request form.
Virutal PDO- Google site for faculty Blackboard video tutorials and handouts.
Making your Course Available – Instructor’s are required to make their Blackboard courses by the first day that classes meet.
Adding Content to Your Template Course
Using the Assignment Feature in Blackboard 9
Importing Tests from Publisher to Blackboard
Getting Started with the Grade Cener
How to Grid for BB9 - pdf document on Blackboard 9 Basic How To’s (ex. adding syllabus, istructor profile, assignment feature)
How to Remove Old Courses from My Blackboard Listing
Checklist for Getting Started at RCC (Checklist for creating courses at RCC)
Software
If you are using a college issued computer, you will need to put in a help request to have software downloaded on your computer.
Microsoft Office Work At Home Rights- Facutly and Staff are authorized to use the MS Office Work-At-Home licensing for Microsoft products licensed to the college. If you are interested in downloading the software, you will need to fill out the Microsoft Campus Agreement Work at Home Acceptance form. This can be accessed in the RCC library. For more information, please contact Michael Anthony or Leslie Smith.
Free Anti-Virus Software- RCC provides Symantec Antivirus to faculty, staff, and students free of charge. To obtain your free software, simply log in to your Blackboard account and look for the Free Anti-Virus Software on the RCC tab.
Impatica- simply converts the PowerPoint file into a compressed format that is optimized for streaming over the Internet. The Impatica file is typically 95% smaller than the PowerPoint HTML files. To download Impatica you will need to login to Blackboard and click on the College Connect tab. Find the Faculty/Staff Instructional Software and click on the download and install link. To find out how to add impatica to your Blackboard course view the knowledgebase site.
Respondus-Allows instructor to create test and quizzes in Blackboard in an easy format. To download Respondus you will need to login to Blackboard and click on the College Connect tab. Find the Faculty/Staff Instructional Software and click on the download and install link. To find out more about using Respondus in Blackboard view the quick start guide.
General Help Documents
Opening Microsoft Office 2007 in Web Access – Help document for opening files that end in X when viewing email in Outlook Web Access .
