The concept of class time is very different in asynchronous instruction. You’re probably used to thinking of teaching in 50 to 90-minute chunks, planning each session in detail on what you want your students to learn for the day. But, with asynchronous teaching, start thinking of your class as something…
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We invite you to use explore course resources and leverage lessons learned from Spring remote teaching to prepare your summer courses to maximize student success! Explore WIT Online Learning Hub Faculty Resources, WIT Online Webinars and Podcasts, WIT Online Faculty Toolkit Self-Paced Course, the LIT Academic Technology Toolkit create a…
Leave a CommentLIT invites you to consider a wide variety of remote assessment strategies. Watch this webinar video on “Alternative Assessment Strategies: Ideas to consider when evaluating your students” to get ideas on a variety of assessment strategies on Blackboard to assess student learning and non-proctored exam options that will adequately assess…
Leave a CommentAre you assigning videos as part of your remote teaching strategy? If so, what are your students required to do when watching your video or what are they required to do once they’ve completed watching the video? Faculty Focus “Teaching With Technology” says there’s a big difference between watching a…
Leave a CommentNow that we are using Zoom to hold classes in response to Covid-19 you may want to integrate it into your Blackboard course site. It takes only a few steps to add Zoom to your course menu, making it easy for students to find your scheduled meetings: Navigate to your…
2 CommentsManage Course Materials and Delivery In the event of an interruption, you may need to provide an updated syllabus that modifies the planned course activities, assignments, content and due dates. Once you have established clear communication procedures and pathways, you may want to send updated course materials. Make sure students…
Leave a CommentPlanning a Successful Transition to Teach Remotely in an Emergency Here are some good practices to consider and tips about going online in a hurry (Chronicle of Higher Education, M.D.Miller, March 9, 2020): Review Course Content and Assignments for the Coming Weeks: Will students be expected to adhere to the…
Leave a CommentWorkshops for Preparing to Teach Remotely During a Crisis: Thurs 3/12 – 9am-10am – Hold Virtual Classes or Office Hours with GotoMeeting (webinar) Thurs 3/12 – 12pm-1pm – Hold Virtual Classes or Office Hours with Zoom (webinar) Thurs 3/12 – 2pm-3pm – Create Pre-Recorded Lessons with Panopto (webinar) Fri 3/13…
Leave a CommentWe’ve seen significant use of Respondus Lockdown Browser in the past few terms. If you use this tool to increase exam integrity in your courses you should be aware that new versions of the browser have been released. What does this mean for you and your students? Your students should…
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