Virtual Classroom components can be combined with online asynchronous (Online Classroom) components. Instructors should specify expectations for scheduled times in the course outline. In this instance, a day and time are scheduled for the class. Students will need a strong and stable internet connection and a device that allows them to access and participate in the web conference. These may need to be checked for accuracy. Recorded content will be automatically closed captioned by our institutionally-supported webconferencing tools (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Echo360). Instructors can also deliver and record content without a student audience to be viewed by students later asynchronously. This synchronous experience does not preclude instructors from recording and sharing content to allow for asynchronous viewing. lecture, tutorial, or lab) using the conferencing tool with questions and discussions in a very similar way to the in person classroom experience. Instructors lead a live teaching component (e.g. The Virtual Classroom instructor mode is referenced in MOSAIC to identify any learning component that includes required synchronous elements delivered through a web conferencing tool (e.g., Zoom, Teams, etc.). Other helpful resources include: Accessible Education Training for Instructional Staff, Learning to Teach Online self-enrol course via the “Discover’ tab on Avenue (although focused on online teaching, UDL principles apply across formats), Universal Instructional Design “Quickstart” checklist from the University of Guelph. Both resources explore UDL and include recommendations for how UDL principles can be applied in course design and delivery. The MacPherson Institute has partnered to develop resources that take UDL as a foundational approach, including Forward with FLEXibility: A Teaching and Learning Resource on Accessibility and Inclusion and McMaster’s Inclusive Teaching Guide. We continue to advocate for instructors to adopt Universal Design for Learning (UDL), whether a course is online, blended or in-person. Educational Technology Resources : A site that helps you navigate quickly to the available technology resources and support for instructors at McMaster. 
Blended Teaching: A Guide for Applying Flexible Practices during COVID-19 (Pressbook).Blended Learning Resources collection with Considerations for In-Person Instruction Modes.The Teaching Remotely website continues to be a resource for faculty and instructors on topics related to online, flexible and hybrid teaching.
CAMTASIA 3 FOR MAC ESSENTIAL TRAINING ONLINE COURSES REGISTRATION
The Learning to Teach Online self-paced course is available for registration anytime. Virtual training sessions on a variety of topics will be scheduled during the fall and winter terms and posted to the Upcoming Events page as they become available. Avenue to Learn support hours are Monday – Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Digital Technologies Supportįor specific digital technologies support inquiries instructors can submit a support ticket to the MacPherson Institute team or ask questions in the Blended/Online Community of Practice Teams channel.
To book space, please contact: Tony Hoang at. Video and audio studio spaces will be available weekly on Tuesdays 10:00am – 4:00pm, Thursdays from 10:00am – 4:00pm and Fridays from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Please note: McMaster’s policy for flexible work allows staff to adjust their working hours, which means not all staff are available during this time. Our staff can also be reached virtually during regular office hours (Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm). Our office at Mills Library L504 is open for drop-ins Monday – Thursday from 9:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 4:00pm.
If you wish to explore opportunities for consultations, please contact your Faculty key contact. Individual and group consultations are available to instructors seeking pedagogical support and technological expertise. As our educators and learners begin another year of learning, the MacPherson Institute remains committed to adapting our supports to the emerging focus on flexible and hybrid learning environments.ĭuring the fall term we will continue to provide a variety of opportunities for educators to engage with our services and supports.
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