At its most basic definition, "instructional continuity" means that in the event of any interruption of college operations, academic and instructional progress would continue.
Instructional continuity is the responsibility of all instructors of record, including full-time faculty, adjuncts and teaching associates.
The checklist is by no mean exhaustive or prescriptive and is meant to help you address issues that may arise in the event of college closure or widespread absences. You may also want to consider how these suggestions could be adapted for single absences (such as one student's prolonged absence due to illness).
Issues to Address | Possible Solutions |
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Establish a mode of communication to use in case of an emergency.
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Email Canvas Microsoft Teams |
Make your syllabus available digitally. | Email Canvas Google Docs Microsoft Teams |
Decide how you will distribute documents and readings during a disruption.
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Canvas Library Permalinks or E-books Google Drive Microsoft Teams |
Designate a centralized place to collect student submissions. | Email Canvas COS One Drive Microsoft Teams |
Think about how you would continue class discussion in the event of a disruption. | Canvas Discussions Google Docs ConferNow (Zoom) Microsoft Teams |
Consider capturing your lecture content for students to watch remotely. | ConferNow (Zoom) Microsoft Teams |
Identify an option for holding class and/or office hours virtually. You can fall back on your chosen option if it is expected that several class periods will be missed. | ConferNow (Zoom) Skype Microsoft Teams |
Think about how your methods for evaluating student learning could be moved to a digital space. | Google Docs Canvas Assignment Canvas Quizzes |
Settle on an option for providing students with grades and feedback on their work in the event of an emergency. | Canvas Assignment Google Docs Microsoft Teams |