Remote Teaching Resources
Text, Voice & Video Messaging Tools
Recently, in educational settings, email communication has been enhanced or replaced by instant messaging tools, which allow for a more robust and instantaneous communication with students and colleagues. These tools often allow for differentiating topics of discussion via a variety of channels. They also often allow for group conversations, direct messages between individuals, and synchronous […]
Video Conferencing Tools: Zoom
Boston University recommends and supports the Zoom platform for all synchronous classes and/or meetings. You may download, install and update the program on Boston University’s dedicated Zoom page. Most people will need to download and install the “Zoom Client for Meetings” option. If you anticipate needing to log in through your mobile phone (or as […]
Active Learning Strategies in a Remote Environment
This “Quick Guide to Converting your Face-to-Face Pedagogical Approaches to the Online Environment” from BU’s CTL offers a comprehensive table with tips and suggestions for adapting your typical face-to-face classroom approach to an online synchronous or asynchronous modality Adapting Active Learning Strategies to Remote Environments Active learning strategies involve planning activities in which students are […]
Student Motivation in a Remote Environment
Keeping students motivated in a remote course is a common challenge not only in remote writing courses, but across various subject matters. Without in-person contact, it may often be more difficult for faculty to pick up on students’ nonverbal cues, which may often signal their disinterest or unenthusiasm. The resources below offer tips and suggestions […]
Community Building in a Remote Environment
Creating a sense of community is important for any course and in any modality; however, instructors often find it more challenging to build a strong online community in remote courses. The resources below offer some practical tips and suggestions for building a stronger community in your online courses.
Further Reading: Teaching Writing in a Remote Environment
The theoretical and practical resources linked and annotated below offer an overview of teaching writing in online and hybrid environments. It is important to note that while there is plenty of research and examples on the teaching of writing in an online format, there are very limited resources for and research into the teaching of […]
Further Reading: Best Practices in Hybrid Teaching
The theoretical and practical resources below offer an overview of hybrid teaching in general. It is important to note that the term hybrid is used interchangeably with “Blended Learning,” “HyFlex Model,” and “Synchronous Hybrid Model.” Many of the strategies and best practices mentioned in these resources may be adapted to the teaching of writing in […]
Further Reading: Best Practices in Online Teaching
The theoretical and practical resources below offer an overview of online teaching in general. Many of the strategies and best practices may be adapted to the teaching of writing in creative ways. The resources below are divided according to the resource’s main purpose.