Eight best practices to keep teaching during disruption.

Online in Mind
- Consider strategies that work best in the online environment, such as discussion forums, virtual meetings and putting course materials online.
Meet Virtually
- Plan to meet online with your class regularly. Teach in real-time and hold virtual office hours using synchronous tools like Zoom.
Communication
- Post regular announcements to the class in Canvas, and interact often in discussions. Respond to student questions within 24-48 hours.
Less is More
- Be realistic about what can be accomplished. Online coursework will take longer to complete, so prioritize what is most important.
Schedule
- Provide students with a clear task list and due dates. Canvas will generate a schedule based on Assignment and Discussion due dates.
Feedback
- Aim to provide timely, actionable feedback for all student work. Check in with students early and often. Seek student feedback.
Expectations
- Specify requirements and expectations clearly. Include as much detailed information in assignment descriptions as possible.
Be Empathetic
- Encourage students to balance their online and offline workloads, interact with peers, and be flexible if possible when issues arise.