Multi-modal course design is a combination of online teaching with interactive classroom activities. For the online components, we can draw on a rich array of resources and experiences developed by and for those teaching permanent or purpose-built online courses.
Many Canisius faculty have been teaching online successfully for years, and COLI has guides for online and distance pedagogy:
Our Quick Tools Reference Guide for Teaching Online.
COLI Guide to Teaching Online. - our comprehensive guide to teaching online courses. In may respects, this can also be helpful for MMC classes.
Our complete resources for online teaching and learning. - a complete list of our resources.'
External resources. - This list contains links from sources outside of Canisius College who are offering webinars and other services for teachers who are interested in improving their online teaching. Canisius College staff did not develop, nor especially endorse these products or services. But you may find valuable tips, concepts, or insights within them. If you know of any other resources that you think would be helpful, please feel free to add them to the list!
Google Hangouts is a quick, easy-to-use method of meeting on the web. No additional accounts required!
Canisius Educational Technologies and Emerging Media Program's tutorials. A great set of tutorials for some of the tools we use here at Canisius - produced by your colleagues in the School of Education!
E-mail Help Desk at: helpdesk@canisius.edu. It's possible to call the Help Desk at 716.888.8340, but if the campus is closed your phone message will be treated in the same cue as emails. This is also the best way to reach COLI staff with technology questions.
Bouwhuis Library is as helpful and relevant to us in our online or remote courses, as it is when we are on campus. At their Continuity Guide, you can find links to their databases, research guides, and how to work remotely with library staff.