Vista Training: Foundation Series

Vista 101: Introduction to Vista 4, The Basics

Vista 101 begins the series with the an introduction to how to set up and begin designing a Vista course. Participants will learn what functions are available in Vista as well as what resources are available to faculty using online teaching tools. This course is a prerequisite to other Foundation Modules.

Vista 102: Communicating with Students

Participants will see and learn to use Vista's communication tools including Mail, Announcements, Discussions and Chat. Best practices and pedagogical uses for each tool which be demonstrated. Prerequisite: Vista 101 or familiarity with Vista.

Vista 103: Creating and Managing Content

Participants will learn how instructional content including web pages, PowerPoint files, readings, audio and video can be delivered in Vista. Participants will learn to use the file manager to upload files and then use Vista's folders and learning modules to organize their content. Prerequisite: Vista 101 or familiarity with Vista.

Vista 104: Creating and Managing Assessments & Assignments

Vista offers a variety of ways to assess students. Options include: quizzes, surveys, self-tests and assignments. Vista 104 will introduce you to functionality of these tools and best practices for using them. Prerequisite: Vista 101 or familiarity with Vista.

Vista 105: Vista Grade Book

Vista offers a comprehensive grade book tool which instructors can use to track student information and performance, as well as to post grades securely for students. Vista 105 explores the use of this tool, including how to customize views of the grade book, how to store and calculate student grades, and control which grades are shared with students. Prerequisite: Vista 101 or familiarity with Vista.

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