ANGEL INFO SITE
Information for Faculty
Frequently Asked Questions
Ten things faculty should know about ANGEL
1. What is ANGEL?
ANGEL is a learning management system that is used to facilitate web-based course work. Known for its intuitive interface and user-friendliness, ANGEL was chosen from more than 25 learning management systems as a replacement to WebCT.
2. When will ANGEL be available?
A pilot group of 13 faculty are now using ANGEL for their Spring 2009 classes. Throughout the semester, we will be migrating to ANGEL with the view that all distance courses (and all on-campus courses that need a web-based classroom) will be in ANGEL starting Summer 2009.
3. How can I get training and learn how to use ANGEL?
ANGEL training will begin on March 2nd and will take place in ANGEL through an asynchronous, self-paced, moderated course. New training courses start every two weeks. Topics include the fundamentals of good web-based teaching, ANGEL navigation, and the steps for building and teaching courses in ANGEL. Upon successful completion of the course, faculty will then get access to their ANGEL course section(s). Faculty can register for the training at: www.utica.edu/angeltraining
4. How long will I have access to my WebCT courses? What about my WebCT course materials?
UC’s contract with WebCT expires on May 31, 2009. After that date, we will no longer have access to WebCT. Between now and May 31, we encourage faculty to download and save their WebCT course files onto their computer, thumb drive, or other digital storage device for future use and/or storage. For items that are not easily downloadable from WebCT such as quizzes, discussion questions, and assignments, we encourage faculty to cut-paste them into Microsoft Word and save them for future reference.
5. Can I just make a backup of my WebCT course and place it in ANGEL?
As nice as that would be, unfortunately it is not possible. Because the systems run on different types of technology, they are not compatible. As noted, we strongly encourage faculty to save copies of WebCT course materials for use in developing future courses in ANGEL.
6. Will I automatically receive an ANGEL section for my course?
No. Unlike WebCT, only courses coded in Banner as “Z” (distance and online) will automatically receive an ANGEL course section. Anyone teaching a campus course that needs a web-based classroom, will need to request one at the Registrar’s office. Once faculty have successfully completed the ANGEL Faculty Training Course, they will be given access to their course section(s).
7. How long will I have access to my ANGEL course?
Because our learning management system is being hosted by ANGEL, we have a limited amount of storage space on their servers. Faculty will have access to their current course(s) and course(s) from one previous semester. After that, courses need to be removed and archived. We encourage faculty at the end of each semester to make a backup of their course(s) and save it for future reference. This is especially important for those faculty who do not teach the same course every semester.
8. When will students get access to my ANGEL course?
Students will automatically be loaded into ANGEL sections as they register for courses. However, students will not have access to their specific course sections until one business day before the start of a semester. Once a course ends, students will have access for one additional week.
9. Who should I contact if I need help? What about my students?
If you need assistance or technical support with ANGEL, please call the 24X7 Support Line at (866) 264-1537 or write to angel@utica.edu if you need help with setting up your course (instructional design and course development support).
- All undergraduate faculty should contact Ryan Anderson, Instructional Technologist, (315) 223-2505 or randerson@utica.edu
- All faculty teaching in an 8-week format (both graduate & undergraduate) should contact Rose Patterson, Instructional Technologist, (315) 792-3447 or rpatter@utica.edu
10. Where can I learn more?
Information is available on this Web site (www.utica.edu/angelinfo). Here you will find Dean Kirkpatrick’s recent announcement about our move to ANGEL, faculty and student “Quick Start” guides, pilot group Information, student faq’s, training information, etc. Please check the site regularly for updates.
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