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Transitioning your face-to-face course to online starts with a plan. During the planning
phase, it is important to assess your current situation, establish reasonable expectations
for success and determine the set of actions to continue offering quality instruction.
It is imperative to develop an understanding of the available teaching tools and resources
to effectively deliver remote instruction.
Planning Considerations:
Your proficiency with the relevant instructional technologies.
The structure of your course.
The requirements of your material or your discipline.
Determine how you will communicate your plan of action to students. Be prepared to
answer student inquiries about participating remotely in the live face-to-face class
or in the online delivery of the class for a specified period of time. Reassure the
students that you are committed to working with them, but also set clear and reasonable
expectations about their responsibilities.
As you know, FGCU Campus will be closed (dates). While we wait for the campus to be safe for our return, we will continue with our
coursework online. I will communicate important information with you through announcements
and email. Please set your notifications so you will get this information ASAP.
To begin, please navigate to the "Modules" link found in the navigation list to the
left of this narrative.
My main concern is for your safety and that your education not be interrupted by this
campus closing. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me (email).
Many academic departments have specific needs related to the discipline. Please check
with your department chair and colleagues about any requirements or expectations related
to remote instruction.
Questions to discuss within your department
Has your department decided to utilize a specific format (synchronous or asynchronous)
for online remote instruction?
Does your department require use of certain technology platforms?
What if I cannot facilitate the course? Are there colleagues who could be available
to guest lecture for me, or assist with class delivery should I have to teach remotely?
What if a significant proportion (20-40%) of the class is out for an extended period
of time?
How will I modify the grading process?
How will I communicate this to students?
Identify Your Approach: Synchronous vs Asynchronous
Synchronous refers to learning in which the instructor and learners are interacting in real time.
Obviously, a face-to-face course is synchronous, but there are synchronous online
courses as well, in which the class will meet through live chat or through video conferencing.
Asynchronous refers to learning in which the instructor and learners do not meet in real time.
Resources and activities are accessed and completed online when it is convenient for
the individual who is taking the course.
Although students benefit from consistency, your course delivery method can include
elements of both synchronous and asynchronous.
Prepare to Use Canvas, Kaltura and other Remote Teaching Tools
If you are new to teaching in Canvas or would like to improve your knowledge, we recommend
that you spend some time to learn about or review the essential resources and features.
Whether you are choosing to deliver your instruction synchronously or asynchronously,
the following information is helpful to get started with Canvas.
Kaltura is FGCU's Video Management platform. Kaltura is used to both record and share
lectures and screencasts. There is a bit of a learning curve, but it is worth the
effort. Kaltura automatically generates captions and is housed in a secure server.
FGCU also supports Kaltura so you can get help troubleshooting and using the software.
While developing course content and activities, be mindful not to create too much
"busy work" for your students. Instead strive for impactful activities and meaningful
engagement.
Faculty can continue to deliver a virtual experience like the one planned for on-campus
instruction. These experiences can be facilitated using one or more synchronous platforms
available for use at FGCU. We encourage faculty to contact an Instructional Designer to discuss specific ideas for engaging students via breakout rooms, polling tools,
and whiteboards. We are also available for practice sessions in several of these virtual
delivery platforms.
You may choose to disseminate course content to students through Canvas. This could
include newly recorded video lectures, simulations, external videos, PowerPoints,
or handouts. There are many options for uploading and creating course materials for
remote delivery.
Pre-recorded Lectures
Record and upload a lecture from your office or home using Kaltura, PowerPoint, and/or
Conferences.
Video conferencing tools are primarily used for synchronous lectures, however with
the record feature enabled you can create recorded lectures. Please note that once
you have recorded your lecture, you will need to download the mp4 file, then upload
it to Kaltura to add captions to the video.
Faculty often implement various types of assessments during the semester. The resources
on this page elaborate on how to successfully transition several common types of assignments
and assessments to a remote, online format. We encourage faculty to contact an Instructional
Designer to discuss specific ideas or to brainstorm other possibilities if these options
will not work for your courses.
Respondus Monitor builds upon the power of LockDown Browser, using a student’s webcam
and industry-leading video analytics to prevent cheating during non-proctored exam.
Faculty can continue to deliver a virtual experience like the one planned for on-campus
instruction. These experiences can be facilitated using one or more synchronous platforms
available for use at FGCU. We encourage faculty to contact an Instructional Designer
to discuss specific ideas for engaging students via breakout rooms, polling tools,
and whiteboards. We are also available for practice sessions in several of these virtual
delivery platforms.
Deliver Live Lectures and Activities (Synchronous)
If unable to connect to the number (863) 208-0022 when trying to use the dial-in feature
to listen to a Canvas Conference on your phone, try the alternate number (855) 215-5935.
Microsoft Teams (ITS)
Microsoft Teams is a program designed to make collaboration easy!
