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A variety of circumstances (family emergency, campus closure, flu outbreak, etc.) could require you to take your class online with minimal notice. This page is still evolving, but is intended to be a resource for you during that time.
A variety of circumstances (family emergency, campus closure, flu outbreak, etc.) could require you to take your class online with minimal notice. This page is still evolving, but is intended to be a resource for you during that time.
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What to think about when temporarily moving your class online
What to think about when temporarily moving your class online
When you realize you have to move your class online quickly, consider the following right away:
STEP 1: Review your syllabus for points that should change: What will have to change in your syllabus (policies, due dates, assignments, etc.)? Since students will also be thrown off by the changes, they will appreciate details whenever you can provide them.
- Consider realistic goals for continuing instruction: What do you think you can realistically accomplish during this time period? Do you think you can maintain your original syllabus and schedule? Do you hope students will keep up with the reading with some additional assignments to add structure and accountability? How do you want to keep them engaged with the rigor of the course content?
- Review your course schedule to determine priorities: Identify your priorities during the disruptionβproviding lectures, structuring new opportunities for discussion or group work, collecting assignments, etc. What activities are better rescheduled, and what can or must be done online? Give yourself a little flexibility in that schedule, just in case the situation takes longer to resolve than you think.
- Identify your new expectations for students: You will have to reconsider some of your expectations for students, including participation, communication, and deadlines. As you think through those changes, keep in mind the impact this situation may have on students' ability to meet those expectations, including illness, lacking power or internet connections, or needing to care for family members. Be ready to handle requests for extensions or accommodations equitably.
STEP 2: Pick tools and approaches familiar to you and your students: Try to rely on tools and workflows that are familiar to you and your students, and roll out new tools only when absolutely necessary. A closure may be taxing to everyone's mental and emotional energy; introducing a lot of new tools and approaches may leave even less energy and attention for learning.
STEP 3: Communicate with your students right away: Even if you don't have a plan in place yet, communicate with your students as soon as possible, informing them that changes are coming and what your expectations are for checking email or Canvas, so you can get them more details soon. Create a detailed communications plan. Once you have more details about changes in the class, communicate them to students, along with more information about how they can contact you (email, online office hours, etc.). A useful communication plan also lets students know how soon they can expect a reply. They will have many questions.
Managing Your Workload as you Move Online
Managing Your Workload as you Move Online
As you consider your course goals, syllabus changes, and new expectations for students, be sure to also consider your own workload.
In what ways can you accomplish your goals while not reading or listening to a student response for each day youβd otherwise be in class?
- Can you use automatically graded quizzes to check content knowledge?
- Can you use peer review or self-grading against a key to provide students with feedback?
- Can you use worksheets to guide students through a complicated idea and then only look at a final answer?
- Can you use group work to stimulate interaction among students and then only grade the review done by the group.
- Is it easier and more efficient to have a 10 minute conversation with each of your students rather than commenting on written or oral work?
- Can you use existing on-line video lectures/talks/etc to assist students that need more support?
- If you are recording material, give up the idea that you have to be perfect in your presentation (don't keep redoing it because you don't like how you sound,look!)
ARTICLES
ARTICLES
Approaches and best practices to consider in an online teaching environment
Approaches and best practices to consider in an online teaching environment
- How to Be a Better Online Teacher (The Chronicle of Higher Education)
- OLC Continuity Planning and Emergency Preparedness (Online Learning Consortium)
- Going Online in a Hurry: What to Do and Where to Start ( March 9, 2020 - The Chronicle of Higher Education)
- So You Want to Temporarily Teach Online (March 11, 2020 - Inside Higher Ed)
- βNobody Signed Up for Thisβ: One Professorβs Guidelines for an Interrupted Semester (March 20, 2020 - The Chronicle of Higher Education)
- Zoomnosis: Avoiding Mischief and Mayhem in the Great Leap to Zoom (March 25, 2020 - Inside Higher Ed)
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Strategies to support continuity of instruction in an online environment
Strategies to support continuity of instruction in an online environment
(click each instructional element below to see options for F&M-supported online equivalents)
Teaching Online Webinar Recording from 3/10/2020
Quick General Resources
Quick General Resources
ποΈ Canvas Notification Preferences
ποΈ Canvas Rich Content Editor
ποΈ Share Canvas Content w/other Faculty
π F&M Technology Support Services - Working Remotely Website
International Student Town Hall Recording from 3/25/20
Advising
Advising
Synchronous Options - (live online meeting space, can share screen, chat, etc)
- Google Hangouts Meet
- Canvas Conferences *NOTE: This tool is hosted by BigBlueButton (not Canvas) and is currently experiencing issues supporting the increased demand. They have limited us to only running 10 concurrent Canvas Conferences sessions at a time and students are unable to see each others video.
- Conferences Overview ποΈ
- Zoom - Can be done as a stand alone and via Canvas
- Zoom 101 Recording ποΈ
**Keep in mind, live online meetings are only as good as the internet speed allows. On campus internet speeds are excellent but off campus, home, etc might be different. Do a speed test of your internet to gauge if a live synchronous meeting will work. The more people on your network, especially at home, the slower it will be.
Advising Students:
Mental Health:
Communication with Class
Communication with Class
Canvas Announcements - (allow instructors to communicate with all students about course activities and post interesting course-related topics)
Discussion
Discussion
Canvas Discussions - (allows for interactive communication between people)
- Discussions Overview Video ποΈ
- Canvas Boot Camp (3/17/20) - Communication w/ Class, Discussions & Creating a Welcoming Environment ποΈ
- How do I create a discussion as an instructor?
- How do I create a group discussion in a course?
- How do I reply to a discussion as an instructor?
- How do I assign a graded discussion to everyone in a course?
- How do I record a video using the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
- How do I record a video using the Rich Content Editor as a student?
β Discussion Guides for Instructors
β Discussion Guides for Students
- Online Discussion Questions that Work (Faculty Focus)
- Examples of Good Discussion Questions (University of Wisconsin)
- Example Discussion Rubric (designed for an online course)
Synchronous Options - (live online meeting space, can share screen, chat, etc)
- Google Hangouts Meet
- Canvas Conferences - *NOTE: This tool is hosted by BigBlueButton (not Canvas) and is currently experiencing issues supporting the increased demand. They have limited us to only running 10 concurrent Canvas Conferences sessions at a time and students are unable to see each others video.
- Conferences Overview ποΈ
- Zoom - Can be done as a stand alone and via Canvas
- Zoom 101 Recording ποΈ
**Keep in mind, live online meetings are only as good as the internet speed allows. On campus internet speeds are excellent but off campus, home, etc might be different. Do a speed test of your internet to gauge if a live synchronous meeting will work. The more people on your network, especially at home, the slower it will be.
File Distribution
File Distribution
Canvas Files - (allows you to store files within Canvas. Upload one or multiple files, view all details about your files, preview files, publish and unpublish files, set usage rights, and restrict access to file)
β Files Guide for Instructors
Canvas Modules - (used to organize course content by weeks, units, or whatever organizational structure works for your course. With modules, you are essentially creating a one-directional linear flow of what you would like your students to do.)
- Organizing Content into Modules ποΈ
β Modules Guide for Instructors
β Modules Guide for Students
Canvas Pages - (space to mix and match content, add a reading list, to-do list, set permissions who can edit)
Grading & Feedback
Grading & Feedback
Canvas Grades - (serves as a communication tool between students and instructors and allow instructors to track the progress of students)
β Grades Guide for Instructors
Canvas SpeedGrader - (allows you to view and grade student assignment submissions in one place using a simple point scale or complex rubric)
Group Work (collaboration)
Group Work (collaboration)
Canvas Groups - (a small version of a course, used as a collaborative tool where students can work together on group projects and assignments with instructor oversight)
β Groups Overview ποΈ
β Groups Guide for Instructors
Google Docs, Slides, Sheets - (create and collaborate, even in real time, with Google Drive products)
β Share and collaborate in Google Drive Overview
Jamboard - (engage all students in the learning process through an online collaborative whiteboard)
β Google Jamboard
Lab
Lab
- Labs Online Google Slides Presentation (Amy Mulnix)
- How to Quickly (and Safely) Move a Lab Course Online (The Chronicle, 3/17/20)
Lecture
Lecture
Synchronous Options - (live online meeting space, can share screen, chat, etc)
- Google Hangouts Meet
- Canvas Conferences *NOTE: This tool is hosted by BigBlueButton (not Canvas) and is currently experiencing issues supporting the increased demand. They have limited us to only running 10 concurrent Canvas Conferences sessions at a time and students are unable to see each others video.
- Conferences Overview ποΈ
- Zoom - Can be done as a stand alone and via Canvas
- Zoom 101 Recording ποΈ
**Keep in mind, live online meetings are only as good as the internet speed allows. On campus internet speeds are excellent but off campus, home, etc might be different. Do a speed test of your internet to gauge if a live synchronous meeting will work. The more people on your network, especially at home, the slower it will be.
Asynchronous Options - (recorded video, students can watch in their own time)
- Canvas Video - Video/Audio recorded anywhere you see the Rich Content Editor
- Quicktime - Apple products only, can record video, audio, screen
- Screencastify - Free browser extension, record screen and webcam, 5 minute video length, annotation tools
- Screencast-o-matic - Free for any device, record webcam, screen or both at the same time
- Recording a PowerPoint and Save as a Movie
- Recording a Keynote Presentation (Mac) and Save as a Movie
ποΈ How to add a video to your Canvas Course that is saved on your computer
ποΈ How to add a Google Drive video into your Canvas Course
ποΈ How to add a video to YouTube and add a YouTube video to your Canvas Course (best option for accessibility)
Movies & Multimedia Streaming
Movies & Multimedia Streaming
Adding media to your Canvas Course - (you can add a variety of media files to Canvas either directly via upload or embed already existing files, like YouTube. Large files can always be added to your Google Drive and brought into your Canvas course.)
ποΈ How to add a video to your Canvas Course that is saved on your computer
ποΈ How to add a Google Drive video into your Canvas Course
ποΈ How to add a video to YouTube and add a YouTube video to your Canvas Course (best option for accessibility)
Library Streaming Services - (library subscribes to multiple video streaming services)
Office Hours
Office Hours
**Keep in mind, live online meetings are only as good as the internet speed allows. On campus internet speeds are excellent but off campus, home, etc might be different. Do a speed test of your internet to gauge if a live synchronous meeting will work. The more people on your network, especially at home, the slower it will be.
Google Hangouts Meet - (live online meeting space, can share screen, chat, etc)
β Google Meet F&M Technology Guideline
Canvas Conferences - (live online meeting space, can share screen, chat, etc) *NOTE: This tool is hosted by BigBlueButton (not Canvas) and is currently experiencing issues supporting the increased demand. They have limited us to only running 10 concurrent Canvas Conferences sessions at a time and students are unable to see each others video.
β Conferences Overview ποΈ
Zoom - Can be done as a stand alone and via Canvas
β Zoom 101 Recording ποΈ
Participation & Attendance
Participation & Attendance
Canvas Analytics - (shows you activity, assignment submissions, grades, and students)
New Canvas Analytics - (need to enable in your course via settings β feature options)
Peer Review
Peer Review
Canvas Peer Review - (enables students to provide feedback on another student's assignment submission)
Portfolio
Portfolio
Google Sites - (basic website creator users can create a portfolio like presence and have controlled sharing of content)
Student Oral Communication & Presentations
Student Oral Communication & Presentations
Synchronous Options - (live online meeting space, can share screen, chat, etc)
- Google Hangouts Meet
- Canvas Conferences *NOTE: This tool is hosted by BigBlueButton (not Canvas) and is currently experiencing issues supporting the increased demand. They have limited us to only running 10 concurrent Canvas Conferences sessions at a time and students are unable to see each others video.
- Conferences Overview ποΈ
- Zoom - Can be done as a stand alone and via Canvas
- Zoom 101 Recording ποΈ
**Keep in mind, live online meetings are only as good as the internet speed allows. On campus internet speeds are excellent but off campus, home, etc might be different. Do a speed test of your internet to gauge if a live synchronous meeting will work. The more people on your network, especially at home, the slower it will be.
Asynchronous Options - (recorded video, students can watch in their own time)
- Canvas Video - Video/Audio recorded anywhere you see the Rich Content Editor
- Quicktime - Apple products only, can record video, audio, screen
- Screencastify - Free browser extension, record screen and webcam, 5 minute video length, annotation tools
- Screencast-o-matic - Free for any device, record webcam, screen or both at the same time
Tests/Quizzes
Tests/Quizzes
Canvas Quizzes - (assignments that can be used to challenge understanding and assess comprehension of course material. The quiz tool is used to create and administer online quizzes and surveys.)
**Managing Final Exams message from Kim Armstrong
β Quiz Guide for Instructors
Welcoming & Inclusive Environment
Welcoming & Inclusive Environment
Non-graded online activities - (techniques or strategies used at the beginning of a course to involve students in a light and effective way immediately)
For Students β non-graded online activities are important for the students because they:
- help them become familiar with the technology
- develop a sense of community
- humanize their classmates and instructors
For Instructors β non-graded online activities are important for the instructor because they:
- let you know the student has been able to successful login and navigate the course thus far
- let you get a feel for the students writing style (depending on the activity used) and tone for the class
- let you get to know the students and vice versa
General Questions (FAQ) Discussion Board
General Question Discussion Boards are important for the instructor because they:
- Allow questions to be answered by you or other students in a manner that the whole class can see and participate in vs. answer a similar message from students multiple times.
- Allows questions to be answered by other students which can help save you time
If you create a discussion board like this in your course be sure to show the students how you expect it to work. Encourage them to participate and help each other! Stress anything personal in nature should be messaged directly to you. Any discussion board can be 'subscribed to' meaning you can be alerted if someone posts. More on that here.
Other ways to ensure a welcoming & inclusive environment online:
- Accessibility Checker in Canvas
- Building an Accessible Online Course
- How do I add an image to a course card in the Dashboard?
- How do I add a profile picture in my user account as an instructor?
- How do I insert course images into the Rich Content Editor using the Content Selector as an instructor?
- F&M provided Tutoring & Academic Support for Students
- Accessibility Quick Check
Writing Assignments
Writing Assignments
Canvas Assignments - (online submissions include (i.e. files, images, text, URLs, etc.) used to challenge students' understanding and help assess competency.)
β Assignments Guide for Instructors
β Assignments Guide for Students
Turnitin - (plagiarism education, prevention, and detection via Canvas Assignments)
β Turnitin Guide
Google Docs - (write and share documents)
Looking for more ideas on how your colleagues might be moving their course content online?
Need Help? Contact canvas@fandm.edu
Need Help? Contact canvas@fandm.edu
Sources:
Sources:
Network, POD. βHome.β POD Network: Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education, 2020, podnetwork.org/.
UNIVERSITY, INDIANA. βKeep Teaching During Prolonged Campus or Building Closures.β Keep Teaching During Prolonged Campus or Building Closures, 2020, keepteaching.iu.edu/.
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