Prepare in advance (as much as you can) for potential disruptions. Here are some tips to consider:
- Download the Campus Shield app: To receive real-time updates on potential disruptions, download the Campus Shield app and encourage students to do the same.
- Prepare your Syllabus: Consider addressing emergencies and expectations up front in your syllabus each term.
- Set Clear Expectations for Communication: Inform students about how and when you will communicate changes, emphasizing regular email or Canvas notifications.
- Create a Backup Plan for Exams or Major Assignments: Outline flexible alternatives, such as open-book exams or extended deadlines, that can be implemented in an emergency.
- Build Flexibility into Course Schedule: Consider incorporating one or two "contingency days" or "catch-up days" into your syllabus to allow for adjustments in case of unexpected disruptions. These days can be used for review, independent student work, or other planned flexibility, ensuring continuity without requiring last-minute cancellations or significant rescheduling. Clearly communicate their purpose to students at the start of the term.
- Keep Canvas Updated: Use Canvas modules and keep them updated with content, assignments, and assessments. Self-enroll into this course for Canvas design resources.
- Explore Webex: If you have not had the opportunity to set up a WebEx Meeting, explore this tool so you have experience with scheduling a WebEx and sharing the meeting information. Use this guide for extra assistance.
- Check Enrollments in MUHUB: Periodically check that your Canvas enrollments match enrollments in MUHUB. Communicate to any students who may not yet be enrolled into your Canvas courses.
