“…communication with students in online classes needs to be frequent, intentional, and multifaceted” (Kristina Wilson) We may be used to relying on our face to face class time with our students to communicate important class information (“housekeepin…
If you’ve dropped in to chat with DLINQ staff and interns this week, you have probably heard advice to reduce synchronous interactions with students in favor of asynchronous interactions, particularly concerning the delivery of course content. This pos…
We know that these are challenging and stressful times. All of us need care and time to reflect on how we will take care of ourselves and the ones we love. As you begin to think about moving your course into a remote format, we encourage you to be kind…
This blog post provides additional suggestions for course continuity, tailored specifically for foreign language courses. We also suggest reviewing the general guidance for remote teaching provided in the Academic and Course Continuity guide, related t…
Remote learning occurs when teachers and learners are separated by geographic distance and time zones. Synchronous and asynchronous digital tools (like Canvas, Zoom, and Panopto) are used to provide instruction remotely. While “online learning” and “re…
When creating or using digital materials in your course, you will want to ensure that those digital materials are accessible to the broadest range of learners. There are small steps that you can take in creating digital materials that may have a large …
Many lab courses require specialized software, hardware, and/or other materials that may become inaccessible to faculty and students in the event that in-person classes are suspended unexpectedly. How can you move forward with lab activities in the cas…
With growing concern about the Coronavirus, Middlebury has canceled its Study Abroad program in China and has provided alternate course participation options for the Study Aboard program in Italy. It is possible that other programs and courses could be…
by Dr. Amy Collier, Associate Provost for Digital Learning I took a few minutes this week to peruse feedback on the 2020 Digital Detox and, to my surprise, I found a resounding theme in the feedback. The theme can be summed up in the following question…
by Bob Cole, DLINQ Director of Exploratory Initiatives & Partnerships, & Dr. Jeni Henrickson, DLINQ Instructional Designer
The circle is a potent symbol. Its shape implies community, connection, inclusion, fairness, equality, and wholeness.
― B…
