Teaching During Times of Disruption

Teaching During Times of Disruption

In the event of an emergency, the ability to teach courses on campus may be impacted. This guide helps you identify and become acquainted with alternatives to face-to-face instruction for use during situations when the campus may be closed and teaching must take place online.

• Planning and Preparing for Disruption
• How do I Communicate with my Students?
• How do I Share Content with my Students?
• How do I Offer Live Lectures and Class Meetings via Zoom?
• How do I Pre-Record Lectures for my Students using Zoom and Panopto?
• How do I Facilitate Discussions with my Students?
• How do I Collect Assignments?
• How do I Facilitate Exams or Tests?
• How do I Share Student Grades Confidentially?
• How do I Provide Accommodations to my Students?
• What Options do my Students have for Software Access?
• What services are available from the Library?
• University Guidance on Privacy in Zoom

For questions and Blackboard support, https://tech.rochester.edu/services/learning-management-system/

A complementary site to support students with Learning During Times of Disruption is available. 

 Video Tutorials

• What if there are issues with my live Zoom session? 
• Troubleshooting Tips for Live Zoom Meetings 
  
• Planning and Preparation for Disruption
• Communication with your Students
• Sharing Content with your Students
• Getting Started with Zoom
• Setting Up a Zoom Meeting Series using the Zoom Meeting Manager
• How to Give a Lecture (Live or Recorded - includes Share Screen, Annotation)
• How to Manage a Live Class Session in Zoom (Breakout Room)
• Share a Recording (through Blackboard and Panopto)
• Advanced Zoom Features (Polling, Office Hours, Multiple Instructors)
• Creating and Facilitating Online Discussions
• Using Voicethread for Discussion
• Using Yellowdig for Discussion
• Collecting Assignments Online
• Using Voicethread for an Assignment - Student contribution to existing Voicethread
• Using Voicethread for an Assignment - Student creates a Presentation
• Facilitating Exams / Tests Online
• Using Voicethread for Assessment
• Grading Securely and Safely

Ongoing Support for Faculty

ASE Support Information 

• Faculty Resources for Teaching During Times of Disruption
• Faculty Resources for Teaching Online

SMD Support Information

Workshops

Faculty should use the following resources to be aware of current information about possible disruptions and share this with their students.

• https://www.rochester.edu/coronavirus-update/
• https://www.rochester.edu/emergency/
• https://www.rochester.edu/emergency/weather.html