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5 Steps to vUWS Success - Step 1: Prepare your vUWS site!

From: Sherelle Tramantana

Valid from: Thursday 20 June 2024 to Monday 24 June 2024


Can you believe that Spring Session starts in FIVE weeks? Wild, we know...so let us get you all set up for a successful semester!

Learning and Teaching have created a weekly checklist to ensure your site is ready to go live.

Your tasks for the week:
- Request your vUWS site through EDMM – You will now find EDMM on the vUWS home page. Don't forget you can select 'Copy of another vUWS site' if you would like to re-use a previous version.
- Create or review content including assessments.
- Submit your Subject Outline (Learning Guide) for approval - https://wsu.service-now.com/staff?id=wsu_cat_item&sys_id=c2e7081a1b765090c13a0edddc4bcb01&sysparm_category=32dfab99dbe614104f58e43405961932.
- Submit your Reading List to the Library for creation.
- Add any remaining staff to site (e.g. casual teaching staff) and include their contact details. For more information head to Learn vUWS - https://lf.westernsydney.edu.au/learn-vuws/.

For further details check out the Online Teaching and Engagement Hub - https://lf.westernsydney.edu.au/engage/) and vUWS: Getting Started (https://lf.westernsydney.edu.au/engage/tech-guide/getting-started-in-vuws

Digital Learning offers support on vUWS through:

Western Now - submit a ticket for advice on how to use our digital teaching and learning) tools - https://wsu.service-now.com/staff?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=390d245bdbde5c504f58e4340596197d

One-on-one consultation - A 30-minute personalised (Zoom) call to discuss your specific questions - https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/DigitalLearningSupport101@westernsydneyedu.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/s/Zdai0b_bUk6ADvEtAmGWRQ2

Just-in-time resources such as Learn vUWS - https://lf.westernsydney.edu.au/learn-vuws/ where you can access step by step instructions on vUWS.

Explore the Online and Engagement Teaching Hub - https://lf.westernsydney.edu.au/engage/ where you can find information and resources to inspire and guide you on creating engaging online experiences.