Large Class Survival Guide

A large sized class can have its unique set of challenges in teaching and learning remotely. Follow the links in our Large Class Survival Guide for a compilation of tips for preparing and delivering your large sized course. This guide is organized by the key phases of your course during a semester.

Action	Resource
Set up:
Your course syllabus and course 鈥榟ub鈥�	Planning your course framework
Your course readings through the Library鈥檚 e-reserve service
Your course assessments and grades	D2L Brightspace: assessments and grades tools
Your course communication tools (announcements, discussions, etc.)	D2L Brightspace: communication tools
Create:
A plan for delivering your content and course activities (and update your course shell, as needed)	Redesign for remote teaching: Content delivery
A strategy for requesting course shell(s) for multi-section courses
A plan for working with your TA/GAs
A plan to help students navigate the course and stay on track
A welcoming course environment for your students by introducing yourself
Consider (if you have more time):
Gamifying your course

Action	Resource
Share:
Course and learner expectations
An opportunity for you and learners to get to know each other through an icebreaker
A way for you to assess your students technological readiness
Create:
A FAQ document and discussion area for students to refer to throughout the course

Action	Resource
Regularly:
Deliver your weekly course materials	Redesign for remote teaching: Content delivery
Hold meetings with your TA/GAs
Update your students to keep them informed
Manage student emails and communication
Update your FAQs document
Reach out to new or at-risk students through automated emails
Provide:
Feedback on course activities and assessments	D2L Brightspace: Entering grades and feedback (in the grades tool)
An opportunity for students to learn from each other in small study groups
Guidelines for group projects
Office hours to support students
An opportunity for students to give you feedback on the course

Action	Resource
Submit:
Final grades from D2L to MyServiceHub	D2L Brightspace: Final grades

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Large Class Survival Guide