Please complete the linked form to request an iPad Loaner: Form

What’s included:

  • iPad Pro 12.9″ Gen 5
  • Magic Keyboard and Mouse
  • Apple Pen Gen.2
  • USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter) 20W
  • USB-C Power Adapter
  • Soft Case
  • Applications: Office365 (includes Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook), Canvas Teacher, Drawboard PDF and Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign

The SUS 2025 Strategic Plan for Online Education outlines goals and strategies that improve instruction and expand educational opportunities for Florida residents. Additionally, the SUS has implemented a process to ensure adherence to quality standards for course design.

The SUS 2025 Strategic Plan identifies two course quality designations: “High Quality” and “Quality Matters.” These designations go to courses that successfully align with the SUS Quality Rubric

Click here for more information on Panther Quality Initiative and Quality Matters Certification: https://fiuonline.fiu.edu/faculty-admin/initiatives/panther-quality-initiative.php 

Benefits of using Department Pay for Honorlock Proctoring Services

  • No Cost to Online Student
  • Flexible and Convenient Exam Scheduling
  • Accessibility Accommodations
  • Maintaining Academic Integrity

How can I request to use department pay for Honorlock in my online course?

Please complete the linked form to request department pay approval: Form

Contact Maria Naranjo for more information (mlarodri@fiu.edu)

iPad Loaner FAQ

Who can request an iPad?

FIU CEC faculty include those scheduled to teach FIU Online engineering degree program courses and those developing content for these courses.

How can I request an iPad?

You must complete the linked form(Microsoft form) to join the wait list. Due to limited quantity these iPads will be issued on a first come – first serve basis.

How does the checkout process work?

Once the form to join the wait list is submitted the Engineering Distance Learning staff will reach out to confirm that your iPad is ready for pick-up. At pick-up you must complete 2 forms, an iPad Checkout and Liability Form and an Equipment Distribution Acknowledgment Form.

How long does my iPad loan last?

The maximum check out period is until the end of the academic term in which it was checked out. You may request to check the iPad out again once it has been checked in at the end of term if there is availability.

Faculty Initiatives

What are the goals and benefits of these initiatives?

Enhanced Learning Experience

Improve on and deliver an unparalleled online learning experience for our students

Innovation Leadership

Prepare our faculty to stay at the forefront of innovation as the landscape of education evolves

Faculty Recognition

Recognition and rewards for faculty

Quality Compliance

Compliance with state mandates

Initiatives

To ensure the integrity of online assessments, we proudly provide Honorlock Proctoring Services. This resource is available to faculty and students at no cost and offers a secure, convenient online proctoring solution.

Moreover, faculty members can confidently administer exams and quizzes in the virtual environment, knowing that Honorlock’s advanced technology protects the testing process. By covering the cost for online students who use Honorlock, we work to create a fair and trustworthy online testing environment.

This support helps maintain the academic rigor and credibility of our online courses.

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Recognizing the importance of technology in online course development, we launched the iPad Loaner Program. This initiative aims to give faculty easy access to technology resources that support the creation of engaging online content.

Faculty can borrow iPads to explore innovative teaching methods, develop interactive materials, and enhance the learning experience for online students. Moreover, by removing barriers to technology access, we empower faculty to use digital tools and create dynamic online courses.

The Panther Quality Initiative reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality online education that meets the SUS online course quality mandate. Our goal is to enhance the online learning experience for both faculty and students.

Through this initiative, we work toward achieving Quality Matters course design for all online courses by 2025. Faculty members are encouraged to participate, and we offer incentives to those who successfully certify their online courses.

By prioritizing quality, we aim to provide students with an engaging and effective learning environment.

Our year-long Calendar of Events supports faculty in their continuous improvement journey in online teaching. The calendar features a diverse range of activities, including small personalized department trainings, hot-topic panel discussions, workshops, and one-hour Lunch & Learn sessions.

These events provide valuable insights, practical strategies, and meaningful networking opportunities. Whether you are a seasoned online instructor or just beginning, our calendar offers a comprehensive schedule of events to enhance your skills.

It also helps you share best practices and stay updated on the latest trends in online education.