Hi, 'Runners.
I am Rey and I'm a
lecturer in anthropology
and a teaching and learning
consultant with UTSA Teaching
Learning Services and
Academic Innovation.
I'm here to share
with you our high five
tips for online teaching.
There are so many
resources out there,
but these are the five
most important tips
to help you tackle your
online courses like a pro.
Number one, use the
teaching resources page.
Our teaching resources
page will help
you find the
information you need,
whether you're brand
new to teaching online
or just need a refresher.
This is a repository
of materials
that will help you transform
your content for online,
as well as our digital tool
information and support.
Number two, remember FERPA.
The US Department of
Education recently
provided guidance to
schools and colleges
regarding the sudden
transition to distance learning
due to the COVID-19 outbreak
and issues of student privacy
covered by the Family Education
Rights and Privacy Act
or FERPA.
Visit the Academic
Innovation website
to review guidance,
recommendations,
and requirements to protect
our students' privacy.
Number three, build
an online community.
Create opportunities
for students
to interact with you
and their classmates.
This is a great way to
build a community of support
and to help students develop the
communication and collaboration
skills they will need
in the workforce.
Number four, create
healthy boundaries
with a communication plan.
If you know you go to bed or
early or you wake up late,
tell your students
so they can expect
replies between certain hours
and mention it multiple places.
Setting clear boundaries
of when you'll be available
allow students to plan and
for you to get the rest
you deserve.
Number five, think
of accessibility.
Create your course content
with the principles
of universal design
for learning in mind.
By following these
guidelines, it'll
go a long way towards
creating accessible content
for all students.
Creating inclusive
content and choosing tools
with built and
accessibility features,
like Zoom and Panopto,
will help your students
be successful in your course
and address different learning
styles.
Follow Academic Innovation
on Twitter, Instagram,
and Facebook for regular
online learning tips and links
to our upcoming webinars.
We're also available
by phone and email.
And don't forget to
reach out to your faculty
champions, your college
point of contacts,
or your department chair.
Don't go it alone.
We're all in this together.
And we're committed to
helping you succeed.
Go 'Runners.
