OFD Newsletter: July 13, 2020

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Faculty Discussion of Academic Continuity: Developing a Plan in Uncertain Times

In the first Keep Teaching webinar and the Online Asynchronous Workshop, faculty were guided through constructing a basic continuity plan for their courses. The data gathered during and after these offerings suggested that there are four areas of discussion around developing and implementing academic continuity plans:

Best Practices for Student and Instructor Success
Student Assessment and Academic Integrity
Course Design and Content, Instructional Technology
Instructional Strategies for Remote Learning

To support faculty and teaching graduate students in these areas, OFD will cohost two webinars via Zoom (July 16, 10-11:30 am and July 23, 1-2:30 pm) and an online, asynchronous workshop in Moodle. During these events, we will focus on refining and (re)designing academic continuity plans through whole-group and small breakout-group discussions facilitated by staff from DELTA, NC State University Libraries, and OFD. Join us virtually with your questions and ideas to share with colleagues in the discussion.

Register here

Designing Effective Online Courses: An Online Workshop for UNC System Faculty and Staff

The UNC System Office is pleased to announce a second offering of Designing Effective Online Courses, an online workshop to support faculty and staff across the System in moving their courses to an online format.

Registration is now open. The workshop is free, but space is limited, and registration is required. This workshop will provide faculty and staff with information, tools, and experiences that will help them to be more successful—and more comfortable—teaching online. The material will be aimed at instructors who have minimal proficiency leading online learning environments, but experienced instructors will also find new tips, hot topics, and useful activities.

The workshop officially launches on July 20. Participants can finish the work at their own pace, but they are encouraged to complete the program by July 31.

Learn More and Register here