Q: As a GSD faculty member, how can I
get help with a Web site for the course I’m teaching?
A: All GSD courses will have a Course iSite automatically created and populated with basic course information
such as course title, description, and term (this information will be
provided by the GSD registrar's office). Kevin Lau, Head of Instructional
Technology and Library Information Systems, can provide training and
consultation in the use of Course iSites. Kevin can be
reached at itg@gsd.harvard.edu.
Q: Who will set up and manage my GSD Course iSite?
A: Configuration, development, and ongoing management
of a Course iSite is the responsibility of the faculty and their
teaching fellows or administrative assistants. Kevin Lau within the
Library Information Systems department can provide consultation and
training assistance for you and/or your teaching fellows in the use
of Course iSites and the best methods to utilize the tools
to meet your needs.
Q: As a GSD faculty member, do I have other alternatives
besides using Course iSites?
A: The only system that is officially supported is
Course iSites. Any site developed outside this system is
entirely your own responsibility.
Q: How much time is required for the development
of a Course iSite?
A: A basic site, including information such as the
course title, description, and list of instructors is created automatically
with data gathered from the GSD Registrar. Additional time is required
to configure a site to meet your specific teaching needs. If you simply
want to post a syllabus and a reading list, this should take less than
half an hour. If you have more content to manage, or you want to configure
multiple interactive tools, this will take significantly more time.
Q: Throughout the semester I will have visiting
faculty members or speakers who will need access to my Course iSite.
How can I grant them access?
A: Temporary access to your course iSite can easily be
granted regardless of whether the visitor is affiliated with Harvard.
See Getting Started for full details.