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From Face-to-Face Instruction to Online Teaching: Practical Considerations for Synchronous and Asynchronous Teaching and Learning

From Face-to-Face Instruction to Online Teaching: Practical Considerations for Synchronous and Asynchronous Teaching and Learning

ArticlesMabel Ho, PhDApril 29, 2020remote learning, remote teaching, online teaching, online course, synchronous, asynchronous

Tales of the Transition to Temporary Remote Teaching: The First-Year Chemistry Laboratory Edition

Tales of the Transition to Temporary Remote Teaching: The First-Year Chemistry Laboratory Edition

Articles, ReflectionsDr. Jennifer L. MacDonaldApril 22, 2020remote learning, remote teaching, online teaching, online labs, Online assessment, online course, STEM, labs, large classes

Engaging Learners When Transitioning to Online Teaching

Engaging Learners When Transitioning to Online Teaching

ArticlesJill Marie McSweeney-Flaherty, PhDApril 20, 2020remote learning, remote teaching, online teaching, online course, pedagogy

Online Assessment for STEM

Online Assessment for STEM

ArticlesChad O'Brien, MEdApril 17, 2020remote teaching, remote learning, online teaching, online course, STEM, Online assessment, assessment

Moving Labs Online

Moving Labs Online

How-Tos, ArticlesRobyn MooreApril 16, 2020remote teaching, remote learning, labs, online teaching, online labs, virtual labs

Misconceptions and Myths about Online Learning

Misconceptions and Myths about Online Learning

Articles, Reflections, How-TosSusan Joudrey, PhDApril 8, 2020remote teaching, remote learning, online teaching, online course

Luddites Can Lead Online Classes Too

Luddites Can Lead Online Classes Too

ArticlesJeff WilsonApril 6, 2020online course, remote teaching, remote learning, online teaching, pedagogy

Creating a (Virtual) Learning Community

Creating a (Virtual) Learning Community

How-Tos, ArticlesSusan Joudrey, PhDApril 2, 2020remote teaching, remote learning, community, online presence, online course

Tips for Managing Your Large Online Class

Tips for Managing Your Large Online Class

Articles, How-TosSusan Joudrey and Les T. JohnsonApril 1, 2020large classes, online presence, communication, academic integrity, remote teaching

Soliciting Formative Feedback During Your Course

Soliciting Formative Feedback During Your Course

ArticlesCentre for Learning and TeachingMarch 30, 2020SRIs, formative feedback, remote teaching

Student Ratings of Instruction during the Transition to Remote Teaching

Student Ratings of Instruction during the Transition to Remote Teaching

ArticlesCentre for Learning and TeachingMarch 27, 2020SRIs, formative feedback, remote teaching

Academic Integrity in the F.A.C.E. of Online Teaching

Academic Integrity in the F.A.C.E. of Online Teaching

ArticlesSusan Joudrey & Jill McSweeney-FlahertyMarch 26, 2020academic integrity, compassion, flexibility, remote teaching

Creating Online Assessments for Learning

Creating Online Assessments for Learning

ArticlesSusan Joudrey, PhDMarch 26, 2020assessment, constructive alignment, remote teaching

Reflect, Revise, Relax, and Revel: Looking Back While Moving Forward

Reflect, Revise, Relax, and Revel: Looking Back While Moving Forward

ArticlesTereigh EwertMarch 25, 2020course revision, student learning, student engagement, remote teaching

Helping Students Become Self-Directed Learners Online

Helping Students Become Self-Directed Learners Online

ArticlesSusan Joudrey & Jill McSweeney-FlahertyMarch 23, 2020remote teaching, self-directed learning, communication

Writing Centre Supports Students Remotely

Writing Centre Supports Students Remotely

ArticlesMargie Clow Bohan, PhDMarch 20, 2020writing centre, remote teaching, libguides

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Remote Teaching

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Remote Teaching

ArticlesCentre for Learning and TeachingMarch 18, 2020edi, accessibility, remote teaching

Student Support for Unexpected Anxiety and Grief

Student Support for Unexpected Anxiety and Grief

ArticlesSusan Joudrey, PhDMarch 17, 2020remote teaching, student centredness

Curriculum Tips for Modifying a Course

Curriculum Tips for Modifying a Course

ArticlesSusan Joudrey, PhDMarch 16, 2020remote teaching, curriculum, learning outcomes

COVID-19: Compassion in Our Classroom During Uncertain Times

COVID-19: Compassion in Our Classroom During Uncertain Times

ArticlesJamiella Brooks, PhDMarch 13, 2020compassion, edi, remote teaching