Planning for Virtual (Remote) Teaching
You may be wondering where to start as you plan to adapt your course for remote delivery. Here is an overview of the key decisions to be made.
Where do I begin?
| Decisions to be made | Context | Resources that can help |
| What in my course outline will need to be done differently? | Readings, resources, activities, assessments, evaluations and/or feedback processes may need to be adapted | Fanshawe College infographic – Moving Online In A Hurry Fanshawe College Activity Planner |
| What general approach to virtual (remote) course delivery should I take? | Virtual (remote) teaching can happen synchronously or asynchronously, with a blend of the two being the ideal approach. | Infographic – Synchronous vs Asynchronous Synchronous or Asynchronous Delivery? |
| What can I do to increase access for all learners? | Some learners will require accommodations, but it’s also worth thinking about what you can do to increase ease of access, comfort and flexibility for all. | Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) – Faculty FAQ Universal Design for Learning – LTS page Intercultural Teaching and Learning – LTS page York University guide to Increasing Course Access |
| What support or training will I need to be able to adapt to virtual (remote) teaching? | LTS provides many opportunities for faculty to connect with others to discuss and consolidate ideas, and to learn about and practice with new approaches or technologies. | Virtual (Remote) Teaching PD Workshops Learning and Teaching Services (LTS) Support Brightspace Support Information Technology Services (ITS) Support |
Looking for the old information on how to transition a course mid-semester? It’s right here.
Where can I learn more?
Once you have made some initial plans, you’ll likely want to review the following areas of this website:
- Learning Activities and Content Delivery: Information on how to adapt lectures, presentations, tutorials, labs, group discussions and projects in a virtual environment
- Assessment, Evaluation and Feedback: Information on how to adapt your assessment and evaluation activities, and how to provide virtual feedback opportunities for your learners.
- Tools for Delivery: Learn about some educational technologies that you can use to make your virtual teaching more effective
- Drop-ins and Workshops: Check out the workshops and support options that are available to you before and during the semester.
You may also want to take a look at some of the frequently asked questions that faculty and learners have been asking about the move to virtual teaching and learning.