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As you begin to teach your course remotely, consider what you already do in your course. You will not be able to recreate your classroom, so don't expect that you can. However, think about your priorities and ways to meet your learning objectives online.
As you begin to teach your course remotely, consider what you already do in your course. You will not be able to recreate your classroom, so don't expect that you can. However, think about your priorities and ways to meet your learning objectives online.


== Communicate with students. ==
== Communicate with students. ==
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[https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/semester_start/-/instructor/faq_content.htm?tocpath=Getting%20Started%7CInstructor%20FAQ%7CContent%7C_____0 Content] FAQ
[https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/semester_start/-/instructor/faq_content.htm?tocpath=Getting%20Started%7CInstructor%20FAQ%7CContent%7C_____0 Content] FAQ


== Deliver lectures ==
== Deliver lectures ==
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[https://zoom.us/docs/doc/Tips%20and%20Tricks%20for%20Teachers%20Educating%20on%20Zoom.pdf Tips and Tricks for Educators Using Zoom for Virtual Meetings] (pdf)
[https://zoom.us/docs/doc/Tips%20and%20Tricks%20for%20Teachers%20Educating%20on%20Zoom.pdf Tips and Tricks for Educators Using Zoom for Virtual Meetings] (pdf)


== Run lab activities ==
== Run lab activities ==
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Although not all labs can be conducted remotely, there are some alternatives you can consider.
Although not all labs can be conducted remotely, there are some alternatives you can consider.


Foster communication and collaboration among students
[http://blog.scientix.eu/2015/08/virtual-laboratories-in-teaching-and-learning-science/ Virtual laboratories in teaching and learning science]
 
 
== Foster collaboration among students ==
 
[https://cat.xula.edu/food/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Discussions-Tool-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf Discussions Tool Quick Reference Guide] (pdf)
 
[https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/discussions/learner/discussions_intro_1.htm Create and Manage Discussion Forums]
 
[https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/semester_start/-/instructor/faq_discussions.htm Discussions FAQ]
 
Collect assignments
Collect assignments
Assess student learning
Assess student learning

Revision as of 15:22, 11 March 2020

As you begin to teach your course remotely, consider what you already do in your course. You will not be able to recreate your classroom, so don't expect that you can. However, think about your priorities and ways to meet your learning objectives online.

Communicate with students.

One of the most important things you can do when teaching remotely is stay in close contact with you students. Clearly communicate any changes you make to your syllabus, policies, assignments, due dates, etc. They too are stressed by the disruption. Make your expectations clear and transparent.

Classlist Tool Quick Reference Guide (pdf)

Announcements Tool Quick Reference Guide (pdf)

Create an Announcement (video)

Use Replace Strings for Personalization (video)

Classlist - Contact Learners (video)

Email FAQ

Distribute course materials and readings

One of the most important things you can do for students to ensure course continuity is to post course material on Brightspace.

Content Tool Quick Reference (pdf)

Content FAQ

Deliver lectures

There are a number of ways you can deliver lectures remotely, either synchronously or asynchronously.

Brightspace Virtual Classrooms Knowledge Base

Zoom Help Center

Tips and Tricks for Educators Using Zoom for Virtual Meetings (pdf)

Run lab activities

Although not all labs can be conducted remotely, there are some alternatives you can consider.

Virtual laboratories in teaching and learning science


Foster collaboration among students

Discussions Tool Quick Reference Guide (pdf)

Create and Manage Discussion Forums

Discussions FAQ

Collect assignments Assess student learning

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