Communicating with Students has never been easier
Within Canvas, please use the Announcement forum/tool in the course shell to communicate with Ñý¼§Ö±²¥. This Announcement tool posts in the course and automatically is sent to student UM emails. Maintain regular communication with Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ to send reminders, updates and changes.
Clarify expectations. Keep in mind situations may change for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥' ability to meet expectations including; illness, lacking power, no Internet connection or needing to care for family members. You may need to reconsider some expectations for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ including participation, communication and deadlines. Be ready to handle requests for extensions or accommodations equitably.
Provide detailed communication. Students may have a lot of questions, consider how you will manage requests. A useful communication plan lets Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ know how soon they can expect a responese.
Set up Virtual Office Hours to Meet with Students
Using your webcam, you can meet with your Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ and share your screen or collaborate using Zoom's whiteboard features.
Pedagological Recommendations:
Keep the link to the Zoom room you’re using for your Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ in a central place on your course Canvas site. The main factor to consider when holding office hours or conferences with Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ via Zoom is your accessibility as an instructor. Make sure they know how to find your “office” (just as you might offer them directions to your office on-campus).
Encourage Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ to share their screen with you. Screen sharing is possible not just for the instructor in Zoom, but for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ too. Help Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ navigate towards a screen sharing option so they can show you the work on their screens.