Teaching and learning online can be a satisfying experience for instructors and students. Yet we also recognize that for many, the expectations around teaching online may be challenging and stressful for everyone involved, particularly during the pandemic.
In addition, educators may find the following resources helpful:
- To craft a statement supporting students’ basic needs on a syllabus
- To develop icebreakers and community building exercises, visit Equity Unbound, a curated and open source collection
- Learn more about trauma-informed pedagogy
- Suggestions for Mentoring Remotely During Disruption
- Teaching During Turbulent Times
- Teaching Students in Different Time Zones
- Adapting Active Learning Strategies to Online Context
More resources and training around specific tools can be found at Northwestern’s Digital Learning website. Be sure to participate in the Foundations of Online Teaching Practicum if you have not already done so.
Resources for students:
- Learning during Covid-19 (Academic Support and Learning Advancement)
- Northwestern’s Guide for participating in remote learning contexts
- COVID-19 FAQs from Health Professions Advising (HPA)