Workshops (click here for list of workshops) Workshops created by the DDEC and are taught by staff in the department throughout the year. Any faculty, staff or students of the university may attend. Click the link to view a list and sign up for our workshops.
Custom Workshops Custom Workshops are specially created workshops for a group or department of interested faculty, staff or students of the university. Email distance@westga.edu with your specific request.
Self-Teaching Options (text only, text w/pictures, view it and do it ) Self Teaching options are tutorials, presentations and handouts created so you may learn on your own and at your own pace.
One-on-One Assistance in the DDEC Lab One-on-one assistance in the DDEC Lab is available on the topic of your choice. Please let us know what time you are coming & what type of assistance is needed, so that we will have proper resources on hand. Bring any necessary files formatted for a PC. Contact distance@westga.edu to make your appointment.
Dr. D House Calls The DDEC offers house calls to faculty who need assistance with distance learning. DE Staff and student assistants are available by appointments and visits are limited to 30-minutes. Support will be provided with WebCT course tools, demos of technologies and software (such as HorizonWimba, Impatica, etc), basic course evaluation, and improvement. Faculty who need immediate assistance should still contact the distance learning helpline.
Apollo Program {Apollo Cafe'} This program gets its name from Apollo, the mythological god who was strongest when at a distance. The goal of the Apollo Program is to facilitate a community of learners faculty who will work together to help their peers through both informal and formal means - to achieve educational excellence in distance education at UWG.

The program strives to achieve this in two ways: Monthly informal discussions with fun, free food and prizes in the Apollo Cafe a fancy name for Z-6. See the list of workshops for upcoming dates, times, and details.
Apollo Program {Amazing Online Teacher Awards} Click here to find out more about our Apollo Program!
Centralized Calendar {all training on campus - click here} This is a centralized calendar on which any UWG staff or faculty can share faculty training or professional development opportunities. ITS, the Learning Resource Center, Distance & Distributed Ed Center, and the instructional technology support units within each of the three colleges, all collaborate to offer this resource. (http://www.westga.edu/~training)
Student Orientations Student orientations are WebCT overviews/training sessions for classes on campus. Orientations are given by staff and student assistants. Email distance@westga.edu with your specific request.
Just in Time Training by Phone JIT training is available via the phone for faculty that may have problems with WebCT course tools, technologies and software (such as HorizonWimba, Impatica, etc), basic course evaluation, and improvements. DE Helpline 678-839-6248
Past Workshops Click here for list of our past workshops