Course Resources
Syllabus Language
DKC Syllabus Language
If you would like to provide information about the DKC in your syllabus, please feel free to use the following:
Digital Knowledge Center
The Digital Knowledge Center (DKC), located in the Hurley Convergence Center room 408, empowers UMW students to be digital creators by providing the support, technology, and spaces to complete digital projects, including audio, video, graphic design, 3D modeling, and website projects. The DKC:
- helps students learn the tools of digital creation through one-on-one appointments.
- provides the technology for digital creation through media equipment loan at the HCC Info Desk, design software available in the DKC, and web-building platforms such as Domain of One’s Own.
- operates spaces for digital creation, including the HCC Video Production Studio, DKC Podcast Studio, HCC Vocal Booth, and DKC 3D Print Lab.
UMW students can find out more and book appointments with the DKC at dkc.umw.edu.
Online Projects Privacy Syllabus Language
When students work on the open web you’ll want to have conversations with them about privacy and gain permissions when it is applicable. It is important to discuss how and where a student’s name may be displayed on the web. Use of a pseudonym may be desired for students who do not want their name publicly associated with what they are writing. Applications like WordPress give a user the ability to change their display name. Below we’ve provide some sample syllabus language that you may want to use:
Online Privacy Policy
This course includes at least one online, public digital project. The work you create as part of this project may be shared across a variety of public platforms and remain online indefinitely. If you would like to remain anonymous, I encourage you to use a pseudonym and think carefully before publishing information that could identify you. If you have concerns about publishing work in an online, public digital project, please contact me as soon as possible.
Canvas Module
Where to Get Help Canvas Module
The student academic support centers maintain a “Where to Get Help” Canvas Module to help direct students to resources that can help them succeed in their classwork. This module can be imported to any Canvas course via the Canvas Commons.
See this guide for a step-by-step walkthrough of the import process.
You can also access the resources directly at learn.umw.edu/students
Digital Project Guides
The DKC maintains online guides on various digital projects and tools. These are great pre-reading for DKC class visits.
Getting Started Guides
Getting Started with Audio Projects
Getting Started with Video Projects
Getting Started with Photo Editing
Getting Started with Graphic Design
Getting Started with Website Projects
Getting Started with 3D Modeling & Design
Getting Started with Recorded Presentations
Domain of One’s Own Guides
Sites@UMW Guides
Contact Us
Faculty who are interested in working with the DKC can contact the Director and Associate Director at dkc@umw.edu.
Contact Form
Request a Class Visit
DKC staff can visit your classroom to help students get started with their digital projects, lead a discussion on a digital topic relevant to your class, or give a general overview of DKC services.
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Getting Started with Digital Projects
Audio Project
Duration: 45 minutes
We will discuss the basics of recording and editing audio and introduce beginner-friendly tools for audio projects.
Web Project (DoOO or Sites@UMW)
Duration: 45 minutes
We will walk students through the process of signing up for an account Sites@UMW or Domain of One’s Own and building their first site.
Video Project
Duration: 45 minutes
We will discuss the basics of filming and editing video and introduce beginner-friendly tools for video projects.
Image Project
Duration: 45 minutes
We will discuss the basics of creating infographics, photo editing, or graphic design and introduce beginner-friendly tools for image projects.
Digital Subject Presentations
Generative AI
Duration: 30 minutes
An introduction to the practical and ethical considerations surrounding the use of Artificial Intelligence tools, and an overview of the tools available to students at UMW (primarily Microsoft Copilot).
Note: This visit requires a pre-meeting with DKC staff to discuss the AI policy for your class.
Digital Project Demo
Duration: 30 minutes
A brief showcase of what’s possible with various forms of digital media (audio, video, website, etc.) along with an overview of the resources available to support these projects. Great for assignments where students have a choice between many different forms of media for an assignment.
Digital Accessibility
Duration: 30 minutes
An introduction to the concept of accessibility for digital projects, along with resources and practical recommendations for making projects more accessible. This can be presented as a general overview, or focused on the specific accessibility practices that students will need to employ for your assignments.
Microsoft Basics
Duration: 30 minutes
An overview of the tools available to students in their UMW Microsoft accounts, including OneDrive, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Students will learn how to use these tools in their web browser, collaborate on projects, export projects for submission to Canvas, and download the software for free.
Online Identity &
Domain of One’s Own
Duration: 30 minutes
We’ll lead a short discussion about online identity, the story someone can tell about you based on what they find online. We’ll then introduce students to Domain of One’s Own, UMW’s unique web-building platform, and talk about how students can use this platform to take control of their online identity and stand out in the job market after graduation.
Introduction to the
Digital Knowledge Center
Duration: 10 minutes
A quick introduction to the Digital Knowledge Center and the services, resources, and spaces we provide.
Note: The Introduction to Peer Academic Resources FSEM presentation organized by the Speaking & Writing Center includes a brief introduction the the DKC. This visit elaborates more on the many resources available to students.
Miscellaneous
In-Class Activity Support
Duration: δ minutes
DKC consultants can join your class to answer questions and offer support to students during an in-class activity or project. This visit type does not include a formal presentation. We’ll follow up with you to discuss the specific needs of your activity.
Something Else
Duration: δ minutes
Need something not covered in the visit types above? Book this class visit and we’ll follow up to discuss your needs.