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Plan for adapting to changing circumstances
| Recommendations | Available Resources | Needed Resources | Considerations for Hybrid Courses |
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| Designate backup instructors for each course in case the assigned instructor falls ill. Inform them about course policies and procedures at the beginning of the semester. Consider introducing them to students once early in the semester. |
Existing instructors within the department, if some courses are cancelled. Plan to give a backup instructor shared access to your course in Canvas. |
The University should allow course banking or future teaching relief for backup instructors that must take over a course under overload conditions. |
Consider how in-person experiences will go online (at least by, but likely prior to, Fall Break shift). |
| Create contingency plans for in-person and synchronous course activities. | |||
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Accessibility: Where possible, use offer an option for electronic textbook resources and open educational resources. |
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| Know that all classes will be remote or online after Thanksgiving break. Plan for final exam to be administered before break or given remotely or online. |
Define requirements at the departmental level
| Recommendations | Available Resources | Needed Resources | Considerations for Hybrid Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Develop plans for required courses and degree requirements that take into account how course offerings may have to be adjusted for Fall 2020. | Use Cidilabs (Canvas integration) to create a course template in Canvas that your department can use. | Engage with OIT and ASSETT for unit-specific remote teaching and learning technology training based on the faculty needs and interests within a unit. | Consider how quickly (and how) you will pivot between face-to face and remote or online modes. Walk the students through those changes on the first day so they know what to expect. |
| Consider how to adapt faculty teaching and service assignments to support the unique requirements of the current context, e.g. the University could consolidate courses, provide faculty and TAs serving as back-ups in various capacities or courses, or serving department support roles. |
Be prepared to shift modalities
| Recommendations | Available Resources | Needed Resources | Considerations for Hybrid Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design syllabi with multiple modalities in mind, so that fewer changes (e.g. in assignment structure) are needed when modalities shift. | Universal Design for Learning training and support is offered by ASSETT and Academic Technology Design Team. | ||
| Inform students of what changes they can expect if the modality shifts suddenly. | Quality Matters Emergency Remote Instruction checklist is a helpful resource. |