Keep Teaching with Canvas
As the university pivots to remote learning for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester, Canvas provides a variety of tools to enable faculty to continue teaching and connecting with students. The Canvas Support team has created this site to help you navigate choosing tools and get the help you need to use them effectively.
What You Need to Know
As you figure out your initial steps, remember you are not expected to become an online learning expert: focus on effective communication and your course priorities.
Essentials for Remote Teaching
| Task | Recommended Tool | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Connect with Students | Canvas Discussions | |
| Connect with Students In Real Time | Zoom https://emory.zoom.us/ bookmark this link to login to your Emory Zoom account https://it.emory.edu/office365/ZOOM.html for first-time users, access this link to create your Emory licensed Zoom account |
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| Record Short Lectures or Use Video in Your Class | Canvas Studio | |
| Receive and Grade Student Work | Canvas Assignments & SpeedGrader | |
| Knowledge Checks and Quizzing | Canvas Quizzes |
Make a Plan
After you’ve determined your course priorities, plan to how best to adapt course material and activities. First, communicate with your students. Then consider your options for synchronous (real time) and asynchronous (time-shifted) instruction and interaction.
Links and Resources
Help for faculty to Keep Teaching with Canvas during the spring 2020 semester.