Dear Teachers, this is our first week of a strange new normal. The first few classes in these new circumstances may need to be devoted to just adjusting to the new format and circumstances. A top priority is engaging students. Some ways to check and encourage engagement include:
- Ask students to do something early online so you know they are logging in - even if just doing a survey or something that can be counted toward attendance.
- To see what content has been recently accessed and by whom in D2L, check under Content > Table of Contents > Related Tools > View Reports.
- Check in Classlist for each student to see when they were last on D2L.
- Reach out to those who haven't been active in the course with a caring email and some links to assist them with finding the course.
- Direct struggling students to resources on the Dean of Students page.
- Maintain your supportive community: Be in contact with your colleagues and department chair about your classes, share notes about students who may be in need.
