One of the biggest challenges of teaching during a building or campus closure is sustaining the lab and performance components of classes. Since many labs require specific equipment, they are hard to reproduce outside of that physical space. Considerations as you plan to address lab activities: Take parts of the lab online: Many lab activities…
You will likely need to provide additional course materials to support your changing plans from updated schedules to readings that allow you to shift more instruction online. In a pinch, providing some new readings and related assignments may be your best bet for keeping the intellectual momentum of the course moving. Considerations when posting new…
Keeping in touch with students is vital during any changes to your class(es) whether you are taking a planned absence or because of an emergency impacting all or part of campus. Make sure to let students know about changes in schedules, assignments, procedures, and broader course expectations. Early and frequent communication can ease student anxiety…
When you realize you have to move your class online quickly, consider the following right away: Identify plans early: Address emergencies and expectations up front in your syllabus, so students know what will happen if classes are cancelled, including the procedures you will implement. Do this each semester, so that you are ready in case of…
