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Designing an online course. Many elements in online course design are similar to regular course design (clear learning outcomes and expectations, easy and intuitive navigation, access to resources, etc.), so you can check the course design page, but others are specific to the nature of digital and remote learning. | - Explore examples of course design (you can search by Mode of Instruction - MOI)
- Design your course around your course’s specific mode of instruction (online synchronous or asynchronous).
- Establish expectations for your course, including expectations for participation and communication (especially for asynchronous courses).
- Identify specific ways for students to contact the instructor and access resources remotely.
| Basic Tips for Effective Online Teaching (PDF) Best Practices in Online Learning & Teaching (PDF) Teaching Guide: Best Practices in Communication Policy for the Use of Digital Technologies in Teaching and Learning. |
| Setting up and using Zoom | - Visit the Web & Video Conferencing(opens in new window) webpage to download and set up Zoom.
- Identify rules of engagement for student participation in the chat, how to participate in discussion, etc.
- Avoid using the time in Zoom to just lecture and consider implementing opportunities for student engagement.
- Consider creating group activities that allow students to work in breakout rooms and report back in the main room.
| Teaching Guide: Zoom Breakout Rooms Group Work in Online Learning (Google Slide) |
Utilizing Canvas tools and resources for online learning. Check other Canvas tools and resources in the course delivery page | Consider using the following Canvas tools and practices to communicate with students and facilitate engagement in online learning: - Design learning modules in a way that makes navigation consistent.
- Create opportunities for class discussion and student engagement.
- Use New Analytics to contact students who have not interacted with the course materials or have missed classes.
| How to Design Effective Canvas Modules - A guide to online design(opens in new window) Discussion(opens in new window) New Analytics(opens in new window) |
| Utilizing Kaltura to record and share video lectures | - Set up Zoom (opens in new window)and record your video in Zoom(opens in new window), so that it will be automatically embedded in Kaltura media; or
- Upload a video(opens in new window) to Kaltura from your computer.
- Keep your videos concise and try not to exceed 8-10 minutes (you can create separate shorter videos for longer topics, if needed).
- Consider writing a script before recording your video, to keep your information and narrative focused.
- Consider embedding quizzes in your video(opens in new window) to help students check on their learning.
| Kaltura Resources Sample welcome video script (Google Doc) |
| Implementing third-party tools (Pronto, Google Suite, One Note, Flip, Perusall, Padlet, etc.) | - Utilize Pronto and/or Padlet(opens in new window) as a way for students to introduce themselves.
- Use Google tools to increase student engagement and participation.
- Implement Perusall(opens in new window) for student annotations on articles, podcasts, and videos.
- Use Flip(opens in new window) to facilitate student discussion utilizing videos, text, and/or audio.
- Use OneNote (opens in new window)for collaborative note taking and information sharing.
| “How to” Videos: Google Docs(opens in new window), Google Sheets(opens in new window), Google Forms(opens in new window), Google Slides(opens in new window). Teaching Guide: Using Jamboard for Student Engagement & Assessment |
