Instructors, would you like to use Plato for your courses?
When you log into Plato/Brightspace you will see the Training: Convert your Plato Course to Brightspace. You may have to sort by All or Always Open to find the training course. If you have not used Plato in the past, and would like to gain access to the system, you will need to complete this quick training (1 hour long).
In this training course, you will learn the basics of migrating your course to the online format and some best practices in online teaching.
If you have used Plato in the past, but are new to Plato/Brightspace, this course will help you to convert your previous courses to the new LMS format while learning how to use the new tools.
If you are scheduled to teach an online, hybrid or remote synch course, ask your Department Chair to sign you up for the Virtual Web Camp Training Where you will learn all about online pedagogy and best practices.
Need assistance? email Lisa Clark lclark@westfield.ma.edu
Zoom in Plato
At the start of a new semester and in each Plato course you will need to add a new Zoom link. Click here to see how to get started.
Click here to see how to add a Zoom Link in your Plato course.
For help or questions email us at cit@westfield.ma.edu
Self Help Resources
The Software and Resources course can be found on your Plato Course list when you log into Plato.
All faculty using the Plato system should have the Software and Resources course listed. Here you will find the Plato Manual, videos and resources for all the tools we currently have and support. Lots of great resources here.
On the Plato home page, you can find lots of Self Help Resources – Click on the Faculty tab for great resources.
https://www.westfield.ma.edu/plato/
The CIT Website offers even more resources such as Pedagogy, Diversity, Inclusion, Wellness and more.
https://www.westfield.ma.edu/cit/
Contact the Center for Instructional Technology
The best way get help is the Plato Help Desk – Click here to submit a Plato Help Ticket!
Or you can also email us at the Center for Instructional Technology at cit@westfield.ma.edu
If needed, we can schedule a Zoom Session.