Remote Course Builder

Know the expectations for remote courses

expectations checklist

1. Meet Academic Council's definition of a remote course through "live" class meetings, use of Canvas, and make-up alternatives for missed class sessions and participation points.

Specifically, Academic Council expects that remote courses:
  • Provide live engagement during the scheduled meeting times, including at least 50% planned and structured content delivery or discussion.
  • Provide reasonable ways for students to complete make-up assignments for missed class sessions or participation points without loss of credit.
  • Use Canvas for posting materials, collecting assignments, providing alternatives to lectures/discussions for students who are absent from class, and posting grades.
  • Modify the course expectations as needed so long as learning objectives are met.

2. Ensure your class components are accessible in a remote context.  

Specifically, the Accessible Education Center advises instructors to:
  • Record all synchronous course sessions (Save to Zoom cloud for auto-transcription option)
  • Design for accessibility and provide flexibility
    • in the way information is presented
    • in options for students to respond or demonstrate learning
    • in the ways students engage
  • Plan for the reality that you will have students in your class who experience disabilities or other types of barriers
  • Be aware of Canvas Accessibility issues and follow best practice guidelines on creating accessible digital content
  • Coordinate with the Accessible Education Center to facilitate required accommodations as outlined in notification letters and consult as needed

 

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