Learning During Times of Disruption

Planning and Preparing for Disruption

There are a number of strategies that instructors can use to plan for potential classroom disruption.

• Start by reviewing University guidance on how to Prepare to Learn, Work or Teach Remotely
• Review any communications from your instructors about changes or updates to your course
• Recognize the need to be flexible and patient with your instructor during times of disruption
• If possible, test your system for compatibility with the technologies being used prior to your first class session. For example, test your system for access to Zoom
• Find a quiet space that is free of distraction for any live online class sessions 
• Use the course code in the subject of your message to instructors (Blackboard Email will do this automatically)
• Check to see if there is a discussion forum in your class for communication and subscribe to it 
• Practice with the tools before you need to use them

Guidance on

• Planning and Preparation for Disruption
• How do I Communicate with my Instructor?
• How do I Participate in Live Lectures and Class Meetings?
• How do I Watch Pre-Recorded Lectures?
• How do I Participate in Discussions with my Classmates?
• How do I Submit Assignments?
• How do I Take Exams or Tests?
• How do I Check my Grades?
• What Options do I have for Software Access?
• What Options do have for Internet Service?