One way to add an element of interactivity to synchronous online classes is to design a collaborative annotation activity. When annotation for participants is enabled, any student in the Zoom session can annotate any shared screen. From the options on the menu during screen sharing, the host (instructor) can clear all annotation, disable participant annotation, […]
Consent required when recording synchronous classes
Recording Class Information If you are utilizing Zoom during class time and recording sessions with students, the following MUST be included in the syllabus: Video and audio recordings of class lectures will be part of the classroom activity. The video and audio recording is used for educational use/purposes and may be made available to all […]
Change the View in Zoom Meetings
Individuals in a Zoom session can customize the display view. If the host switches from Gallery to Speaker, it does not change the view for Participants. Choose between the Gallery view or the Active Speaker view. Learn more about all video layouts and about video options while screen sharing.
Continuity of Instruction: Technology and Support Resources
Penn State’s site Continuity of Instruction: Technology and Support Resources includes links to technology support topics (how to connect to wireless, reset forgotten passwords, start an online chat with the IT Service Desk, and topics related to remote teaching (i.e., training resources for Canvas, Kaltura, Zoom).
Remove a disruptive participant from Zoom
If an individual who is not in your class joins your synchronous Zoom session and engages in disruptive behavior, you have the option to remove the participant from the online session. Instructions are below. To avoid the possibility of unknown individuals joining your meetings, schedule your Zoom meetings through the Zoom link in your Canvas […]
Adapting Assessments for Remote Teaching
Considerations for Redesigning Assessment Strategies Before making a decision on how to assess your students in the remote environment, consider the following. See Adapting Assessments for current and complete guidelines. Expectations Set expectations for your students and reassure them about the course. Your students are likely feeling very uncertain and concerned about what is happening. […]
Virtual Group Work with Zoom Breakout Rooms
Enabling Virtual Group Work For courses which typically involve in-class group work, consider using Zoom Breakout Rooms to enable small group collaboration. Breakout rooms can be instantly created by Zoom during a meeting, either auto-assigning attendees to group, or manually assigning students to groups. Faculty determine how many groups to create based on the number […]
University Guidance for Faculty and Instructors regarding Remote Teaching
From Dr. Janelle Larson, Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, on March 15, 2020. Highlights: All courses should be delivered synchronously at the time that they are scheduled. This is important for two (three) reasons: First, it will avoid time conflicts that will otherwise arise if faculty are independently moving the time of their classes. […]
Presentation Tips for Online Presentation Delivery
Dawn Pfeifer Reitz, Lecturer in Communication Arts and Sciences at Penn State Berks, compiled a list of presentation skills to assist faculty with communication in the online classroom. Best Practices for online presentation delivery » Read more reflections on remote teaching at Dawn Pfeifer Reitz’s blog.
FAQ – University Remote Teaching
https://remoteteaching.psu.edu/faq/