Middleware (Program Leadership and Administrators)

What does the role of “Coordinator” in Middleware provide me with the ability to do?

Note: these benefits are only accessible to you during the active semester. You’re unable to add a faculty to a past-semester course through Middleware.

How do I create and/or copy courses for my program?

Step 1. Go to middleware.boisestate.edu and sign in.

Step 2. In the top right of the screen you’ll see your name and a “kebab” icon. Click on the “kebab” icon, and then click on Switch Roles.

Step 3. A small window will pop up prompting you to “Choose a Role.” Select Course Coordinator and then click Switch. Now that your role has been switched, you should see any and all courses within your program prefix that you are able to create and/or copy for instructors.

Step 4. Follow the following processes outlined for how to create course shells once you’re in the Coordinator role.

• Creating a Single-Section Canvas Course with Middleware

• Creating a Merged-Section Canvas Course with Middleware

Note: these steps are written with the audience as faculty. The steps will still be the same when it comes down to where to click to create courses, you’ll just repeat the steps for each course(s) created.

Who do I contact if I need to grant additional faculty or staff Coordinator access to Middleware?

Contact Learning Technology Solution (LTS) at lts@boisestate.edu with the following information:

• Name and username

• The program(s) and prefix(es) you need coordinator access over

• Your role within the program or department that necessitates access

For example, you could send an email that looks like this:

Hello LTS Team,

I need Middleware Coordinator access to the courses in the Cybersecurity Program. Here’s the information you need:

Nicole Carrobis (nicolecarrobis)

Possible prefixes: CORE, CORE-ONLINE, CPS, CPS-ONLINE, CYBER

I’m a new staff administrator with the department that will help faculty with their course setup, and have copied the program chair here for additional approval.

Thank you.

LTS staff will connect with the relevant OIT parties to get access for you and communicate back to you once access has been approved.

What “risks” are associated with my Coordinator access to Middleware?

With increased access and permission comes “risks” to make mistakes. Here is some information for best practices to proactively avoid mishaps.