Remote Learning Guides
See below for comprehensive guides authored by experts in online teaching and distance learning:
Resources from Bard:
Read The Experimental Humanities Response to COVID-19, which presents a wide variety of assignment ideas. There are many resources available for finding technology and platforms for distance learning, but this article goes in depth on specific assignment ideas that could be applied in any subject area.
Read Best Practices for Online Learning by Guy Risko, Dean of Studies at BHSEC Cleveland.
Helpful Articles:
The Chronicle of Higher Education: Read an article on how to set up remote learning in a hurry.
The Center for Teaching and Learning: This article has some very useful information and resources for asynchronous learning.
Go to Schoology "7 Ways to Increase Student Online Engagement."
Amherst College has a helpful article covering all areas of distance learning and is particularly useful if you're looking for something concise. Some tips are more specific to Amherst College, but most are good for general use.
Open Polytechnic has a quick list of tips specifically for students who are starting distance learning.
Other Resources:
Stanford Online High School: Go to this website for webinars, tips on the most important components of an online classroom, and useful resources.
Go to Online Writing Instruction Community to find sample syllabi, assignments, videos, instructional resources, instructor development, web tools, etc.
The Indiana Department of Education has a long list of resources that may seem overwhelming, but they are divided by subject area. In addition, there is information about low-cost internet options for students who may lack access.
Go to the California Department of Education to find an extensive list of free resources for distance learning. There is an even longer list here, sorted by subject area.
Go to Teach in the Context of COVID-19 for a comprehensive guide including resources on COVID-19 itself, digital resources, and assignment ideas.