Generate your new Summer remote course using the remote template in Blackboard
Differentiate between remote strategies used in response to crisis and strategies in online instruction at W&M
Identify the potential paths for converting a course to a remote format
VIEW the Start Here to learn how to use the remote template when generating your course (below).
VIEW the introductory video Remote versus Online Instruction (below).
EXPLORE the matrix entitled Translating Your Teaching.
REFLECT on how remote teaching may affect your students and the interactions you typically have with them. Visit the "Want to learn more" links as needed.
Optional: Print or save the matrix to refer back to as you develop your course.
Optional: Download the Checklist & Notes document to add key ideas and action items as you follow along through the Design Module.
In this video [1:34], you will learn how to create a new course generated from the Blackboard remote template. This is your first step in building your Summer remote course.
In this video [4:00], you will hear from Katalin Wargo (STLI) on how best to conceptualize remote teaching at W&M. A remote learning environment has unique affordances and constraints to consider while you design your course. Though instructors of remote classes will not have the multimedia capabilities embedded in most online courses, they will have the tools and resources to connect with students to create meaningful learning experiences.
Want to learn more?
Emergency Remote Versus Online Learning (EDUCAUSE article from Spring 2020)
Moving on to Design Module 1.2: Identifying Key Course Content & Experiences