- Publish Canvas course
- Syllabus contains Academic Continuity statement (can be found in Online Teaching Guide)
Academic Continuity Planning Checklist
Click each checklist item for more information.
Instructor Considerations
- Online Presence
Establish an online presence. - Establish a mode of communication
Ensure students have access and are aware of communication method.- Canvas Announcements
- Canvas Conversations (email)
Effective communication of course goals and content is integral to student success. Please include the chosen method of communication is also outlined in the course syllabus.
- Publish your syllabus
Make sure your syllabus is available online.- Clemson's Syllabus Repository
- Syllabus in Canvas
- Cloud Storage (link to Canvas course)
- Class Roll
Ensure you can access class rolls.- Canvas Photo Class Roll
- iRoar (Banner)
- Course Material Distribution
Decide how you will distribute documents, readings, recorded lectures.- Canvas
- Cloud Storage (link to Canvas course)
Please keep in mind that each course in Canvas is limited to 1GB. Consider using Cloud Storage for large files and linking and/or embedding into your Canvas course(s).
- Collecting Assignments and Student Submissions
Designate a central place to collect student submissions.
Please keep in mind that a student's individual file upload to Canvas is limited to 50mb. Consider using Cloud Storage solutions integrated with Canvas for large student submissions.
- Class Discussions
Continue Class Discussions. - Virtual Class and Office Hours
Identify an option for holding class and/or office hours virtually. - Assessment
Move methods for evaluating student learning to an online format.
*Although there are no 100% effective strategies to prevent cheating, here are tips to encourage and promote academic integrity.
Remote proctoring solutions are available for online quizzes and exams
- Respondus Monitor
- Remote Proctor Now (cost applied to student)
- Grades and Feedback
Providing students with grades and feedback. - Lecture Capture Recordings
Consider capturing your lecture content for students to watch remotely. - Group Collaboration
Consider ways to use small group collaboration online. - Accessibility
Check course and materials to ensure accessibility compliance.
Considerations for Labs
- Labs
Consider alternatives to hands-on labs.- Pre-Recorded Video (reach out to Clemson Online for more information)
- Canvas Assignments
- Canvas Discussions
- Zoom or Webex
Research Considerations
- Research Group
Keep your research group active. - Thesis & Dissertation Students
Distribute documents and communicate with students.- Canvas Course
- Cloud Storage
Back-Up Plans
- Back-Up Courses App
Keep your courses active.-
Communication alternatives are available to all instructors teaching a Spring 2020 course. If you find that you need to reach your students and main systems such as Canvas, Webex, and Zoom are not available (CCIT Status Page), please visit https://backupcourses.app.clemson.edu/index.php to access a class listserv, chat service, and phone bridge information. For basic information on using these resources, please refer to this guide: Backup Courses App Quick Start Guide.
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