January: Keep teaching – distance learning activities
In addition to bad weather, there are a lot of reasons you may have to temporarily move a class session(s) online. Besides the tips below, go to keepteaching.iu.edu for teaching strategies, activities, and more to support you during unplanned or planned virtual class sessions.
Engage students with Zoom activities
Leverage Zoom Chat to break the ice and get people talking during your online classes.
Encourage students to speak during Zoom meetings
Activities that balance choice and structure provide a space where students feel comfortable speaking.
Design your home page
Your home page doesn’t have to be a static “book cover.” Add contact information or reminders to help find what they need when they need it.
Post a multicourse announcement
Send the same announcement to multiple classes with only a few clicks instead of cutting and pasting from course to course.