Going Online

KEEP TEACHING

HOW TO MAINTAIN CONTINUITY IN YOUR COURSES EVEN WHEN YOU CAN’T MEET IN PERSON.

Academic Technology and Media Services have some helpful tips for utilizing the available technologies to keep your class on schedule.

All courses at Elms have an associated Moodle site: https://moodle.elms.edu

ElmsFlex Teaching and Online Assessment

The ElmsFlex teaching model allows students to choose whether to attend their class in person, synchronously online, or optionally asynchronous online. ElmsFlex Teaching and Online Learning Assessment resources can be found here.

Additional ElmsFlex Training and Resources


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Prepare Course Content

CREATE YOUR MATERIAL IN MOODLE

  • Update syllabus, class schedule and documents

  • Make course content available using Text docs and Google slides

  • Consider how to move classroom discussion to forums

  • Use Gradebook for assignment grades and feedback

Additional Moodle Resources

Student Accommodations & Support Services

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Communication

COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR STUDENTS

Determine an immediate and consistent way to communicate .

  • Sending emails through Elms Gmail

  • Posting Announcements in Moodle

  • Let your students know the best way to contact you and the expected response time

  • Scheduling "office hours" with students through Zoom or via phone

Contact a Faculty Power User


For all additional questions and assistance, please contact us:

Helpdesk@elms.edu

413-265-2390


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