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Anything from extreme weather to family emergencies can disrupt scheduled courses. An instructional continuity plan will assist you with continuing course delivery in the event of a disruption by minimizing the effects of the disruption. Consistency in the learning experience can continue with the use of the tools in your instructional continuity plan. The pace of the course, the material covered, and learning process can all continue undiminished. While all instructors should have an instructional continuity plan for their courses, each plan will differ due to the nature of the course and requirements of the students and instructor.Here is some information and resources that will help you to develop your own instructional continuity plans:
Anything from extreme weather to family emergencies can disrupt scheduled courses. An instructional continuity plan will assist you with continuing course delivery in the event of a disruption by minimizing the effects of the disruption. Consistency in the learning experience can continue with the use of the tools in your instructional continuity plan. The pace of the course, the material covered, and learning process can all continue undiminished. While all instructors should have an instructional continuity plan for their courses, each plan will differ due to the nature of the course and requirements of the students and instructor.Here is some information and resources that will help you to develop your own instructional continuity plans:
===Planning Guides===
===Instructional Continuity Planning===


* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/wp-content/uploads/Instructional_Continuity_Tips_QuickStart_Guide.pdf Quick Start Guide for Developing an Instructional Continuity Plan]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Instructional_Continuity_Tips_QuickStart_Guide.pdf Quick Start Guide for Developing an Instructional Continuity Plan]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/wp-content/uploads/Instructional_Continuity_Plan-XULA-CAT.pdf Instructional Continuity Planning Guide]
* Instructional Continuity Planning Guide (coming soon)
* Instructional Continuity Plan: Tips for Getting Started Workshop 9/2/2015 ([http://webusers.xula.edu/jflorent/public_html/guides/Instructional_Continuity_Plan_Workshop_Slides.pdf presentation slides]) ([https://blackboard.xula.edu/webapps/bb-collaborate-BBLEARN/recording/launchGuest?uid=29fb007a-e66b-45eb-904c-3deb321aa89e recording - 55 minutes])
* Preparing to Teach During an Interruption: Strategies for Maintaining Instructional Continuity Workshop
** [http://cat.xula.edu/food/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Disaster-Planning-Continuity-of-Instruction-03-2020.pdf Workshop Presentation Slides]
** [https://youtu.be/bE9mlXT25sQ Workshop Recording (8/29/2018) - 46 minutes]
* Instructional Continuity Planning (ICP) Worksheets from Washington College
** [https://washcoll.instructure.com/courses/2220322/files/122896975/download?wrap=1 ICP Planning Guide worksheet (pdf)]
** [https://washcoll.instructure.com/courses/2220322/files/122896991/download?wrap=1 ICP Planning Outline worksheet (pdf)]


===CAT+FD Resources===
===CAT+FD Resources===


* [http://xulacat.wikispaces.com/Online%20Teaching CAT+FD Online/Hybrid Instructor Resources]
* [https://catwiki.xula.edu/LearnEverywhereXULA #LearnEverywhereXULA] (Online/Hybrid Instructor Tutorial)
* [http://cat.xula.edu/facilities/camtasia Camtasia Video Production Studio]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/facilities/camtasia Camtasia Video Production Studio]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/about/staff/ CAT+FD Staff]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/about/staff/ CAT+FD Staff]


===Blackboard Resources===
===Brightspace Resources===


* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/blackboard-documents/ How-to Guides]
* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-documents/ How-to Guides]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/topic/blackboard/ Blackboard Tips]
* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/topic/brightspace/ Brightspace Tips]
* OnDemand Help ([http://ondemand.blackboard.com/ videos]) ([http://help.blackboard.com/en-us/Learn/9.1_SP_12_and_SP_13/Instructor html])
* [https://documentation.brightspace.com/ Brightspace Help]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLSxTdOzKAFOCZjXav1aCRQ Brightspace YouTube Channel]
* [https://community.brightspace.com/ Brightspace Community]


===Resources for Technology Tools===
===Resources for Technology Tools===


* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/bb-tip-166-pick-the-right-tool-for-the-job/ Pick the Right Blackboard Course Tool]
* [https://blog.citl.mun.ca/technologyresources/brightspace-how-tos/communication/choosing-the-proper-tool-for-communication/ Which Brightspace Tool should I use?]
* [https://teaching.unsw.edu.au/assessment-blog-wiki-or-forum-which-should-you-use Blog, Wiki or Forum - which should you use?]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/50-web-tools/ 50 Web Tools]
* [https://wiki.millersville.edu/display/d2ldocs/Embedding+items Embed Web 2.0 Tools in your Brightspace Course]
* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-83-be-ready-for-mother-nature-with-voicethreads-training-recap/ Be Ready for Mother Nature with VoiceThreads]
* [http://suefrantz.com/ Technology for Academics]
* [http://suefrantz.com/ Technology for Academics]
* [http://telt.unsw.wikispaces.net/Selecting+technologies Learning Outcomes/Technology Tools Matrix]
* [http://ondemand.blackboard.com/r91/documents/getting_started_with_interactive_tools.pdf Blogs, Wikis, Journals and Discussion Boards Compared]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/50-web-tools/ 50 Web Tools]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/bb-tip-70-integrate-web-2-0-tools-in-your-course/ Bb Tip #70: Integrate Web 2.0 Tools in your Course]
* [http://www.res.rcs.k12.tn.us/teachers/leonardl/bloomin_class.html Designing a Blended Classroom with Bloom's Taxonomy]
* [http://blog.scientix.eu/2015/08/20/virtual-laboratories-in-teaching-and-learning-science/ Virtual Laboratories in Teaching and Learning Science]
* [http://blog.scientix.eu/2015/08/20/virtual-laboratories-in-teaching-and-learning-science/ Virtual Laboratories in Teaching and Learning Science]
* [https://www.merlot.org/merlot/materials.htm?keywords=virtual+labs&sort.property=relevance&fbclid=IwAR2MdLhbkXA8JSgqzTpNa-hdxbCdZr4w5GIRE_xNnJ056st6NhrO339fLNo A Collection of Virtual Labs from MERLOT]
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18iVSIeOqKjj58xcR8dYJS5rYvzZ4X1UGLWhl3brRzCM/edit#gid=0 List of Online Lab Simulations and Lab Resources] (organized by discipline and course type)
* Lab Simulations from [https://www.labxchange.org/library/clusters/abe?fbclid=IwAR0YDOJYiSGe4YJDNKuALixC5REXjmAzfis7UyVjzKStsFfYCCVS1SIVOPc Harvard's LabXchange]
* [https://phet.colorado.edu/?fbclid=IwAR3rhWaHVJhxE8_MYRQw4jhnOr2oLEyow3-7Ked6L12M0TzSIp-aS9Y7mbg STEM Simulations from PHET]
* [https://teaching.unsw.edu.au/selecting-technologies Learning Outcomes/Technology Tools Matrix]


===Accessibility Resources===
===Accessibility Resources===


* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/accessibility-in-education/ Accessibility in Education]
* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/the-importance-of-accessibility-in-education/ Accessibility in Education]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/accessibility-is-for-everyone/ Blackboard Accessibility Tips]
* Brightspace Accessibility Information
** [http://cat.xula.edu/food/bb-accessibility-tip-headings/ Headings]
** [https://www.d2l.com/accessibility D2L Committed to Accessibility in Education]
** [http://cat.xula.edu/food/bb-accessibility-tip-text-formatting/ Text Formatting]
** [https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/content/instructor/about_accessible_courses_course_content.htm?Highlight=accessibility About Accessible Courses and Accessible Course Content]
** [http://cat.xula.edu/food/bb-accessibility-tip-descriptive-links/ Descriptive Links]
** [https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/accessibility/-/learner/accessibility_and_navigation_intro.htm Brightspace Accessibility and Navigation]
** [http://cat.xula.edu/food/bb-accessibility-tip-alt-text/ Alt Text]
** [https://community.brightspace.com/s/article/Accessibility-and-Navigation-in-Brightspace-Learning-Environment-Learner-Guide Accessibility and Navigation in Brightspace - Learner Guide]
** [http://cat.xula.edu/food/bb-accessibility-tip-lists/ Lists]
* Tips for Creating Accessible Content
** [http://cat.xula.edu/food/bb-accessibility-tip-tables/ Tables]
** [http://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-accessibility-tip-headings/ Headings]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/bb-tip-92-accessibility/ Getting Started with Creating Accessible Course Content]
** [http://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-accessibility-tip-text-formatting/ Text Formatting]
** [http://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-accessibility-tip-descriptive-links/ Descriptive Links]
** [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-accessibility-tip-alt-text/ Alternative Text (Alt Text)]
** [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-accessibility-tip-when-alt-text-is-not-enough/ Describing Complex Images]
** [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-accessibility-tip-lists/ Lists]
** [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-accessibility-tip-tables/ Tables]
** [https://community.brightspace.com/s/article/Creating-Accessible-Course-Content-in-Microsoft-Word Creating Accessible Course Content In Microsoft Word]
** [https://community.brightspace.com/s/article/Creating-Accessible-Course-Content-in-Microsoft-PowerPoint Creating Accessible Course Content In Microsoft PowerPoint]
** [https://community.brightspace.com/s/article/Six-More-Tips-for-Making-Online-Courses-Accessible Six Tips For Making Online Courses Accessible]
* [https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/sites/default/files/InstructorsTeachingDeafStudentsOnline.pdf Tips for Instructors: Teaching Deaf Students Online]
* [https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/education/publications/teaching-chemistry-to-students-with-disabilities.pdf Teaching Chemistry to Students with Disabilities]
* [http://webaim.org/intro/ Introduction to Web Accessibility]
* [http://webaim.org/intro/ Introduction to Web Accessibility]
* [http://oeraccess.merlot.org/ Open Education Resources (OER) and Accessibility]
* [http://oeraccess.merlot.org/ Open Education Resources (OER) and Accessibility]
* [http://www.cast.org/ CAST - Universal Design for Learning]
* [http://www.cast.org/ CAST - Universal Design for Learning]
* [http://help.blackboard.com/en-us/Learn/9.1_SP_12_and_SP_13/Student/090_Accessibility Blackboard Accessibility Information]
* [https://www.purdue.edu/oie/Equal_Access_Opportunity/Web_Accessibility/EICT_Resources.php Purdue University - Web Accessibility]
* [http://www.purdue.edu/webaccessibility/resources/ Purdue University - Web Accessibility]
* [http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/office2010/ Microsoft Accessibility Resources]
* [http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/office2010/ Microsoft Accessibility Resources]
* [http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/resources.html# Adobe PDF Accessibility: Best Practices]
* [http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/resources.html# Adobe PDF Accessibility: Best Practices]
 
===Instructional Continuity Plan Examples===
===Instructional Continuity Plan Examples===


* [https://academiccontinuity.georgetown.edu/faculty-stories/ Georgetown University Faculty Stories]
* [https://instructionalcontinuity.georgetown.edu/faculty-examples-static/ Georgetown University Faculty Stories]
 
 
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Latest revision as of 03:20, 7 May 2021

Anything from extreme weather to family emergencies can disrupt scheduled courses. An instructional continuity plan will assist you with continuing course delivery in the event of a disruption by minimizing the effects of the disruption. Consistency in the learning experience can continue with the use of the tools in your instructional continuity plan. The pace of the course, the material covered, and learning process can all continue undiminished. While all instructors should have an instructional continuity plan for their courses, each plan will differ due to the nature of the course and requirements of the students and instructor.Here is some information and resources that will help you to develop your own instructional continuity plans:

Instructional Continuity Planning

CAT+FD Resources

Brightspace Resources

Resources for Technology Tools

Accessibility Resources

Instructional Continuity Plan Examples


Image Credit: “The threat of disasters is real” by jflorent is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

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