The process of moving to remote instruction will be a significant hurdle for many faculty to overcome. These challenges will come from many angles, including sudden changes to classroom plans, faculty and student access to technology, and access to public resources like locations with free wifi. It is important to know that we are not alone in the struggle. Many universities and businesses have banded together to weather the storm. Henderson's academic technology department has compiled a list of helpful tips and resources that will help throughout this process.
The most important thing to recognize before beginning a plan for your classes is to recognize that there are four primary processes necessary when teaching remotely. You will need to build a framework around these four pillars:
A consistent communication method with students
A clearly defined process to share knowledge and resources
A clearly defined method to receive coursework to assess student learning
A pathway to provide assistance and answer questions students may have
We have created the following pages to help you find the best path for you to fulfill all four elements. You will first want to determine the best teaching route that fits your needs. Keep in mind that just because this is remote teaching, that doesn't mean it needs to be up to the standard of a fully online course. Secondly, you will want to determine the technologies that best fit the framework you have chosen. Lastly, you will want to make sure your plan has considered many of the hurdles and challenges students are facing. You can find a link to each of these items below.
Technology available to help you succeed