Off-Campus (Remote) Library Services: Remote Teaching

Canvas orientation with both instructor and student modules

An instruction module in Canvas with resources for remote teaching.

An instruction module with remote teaching resources in Canvas.

This guide is intended to assist Rice instructors in considering how to adjust their course plans during short and long-term disruption to the residential courses. Teaching during times of disruption may involve using technological tools not previously integrated into the course and thinking creatively about how to develop students’ knowledge and skills to complete course assignments.

For when you need assistance in moving your course materials and activities to the online environment. Information on Box, Canvas, Google Hangouts, Kaltura, Zoom and more.

Similar information to the Rice OIT guide above, but in the Canvas environment.

Guide to working with students in the aftermath of a crisis

Announcements and updates on Canvas at Rice

This blog post can serve as a starting point for OpenStax users who suddenly find themselves teaching an in-person course online.

The Fondren Learning Zone is a collection of tutorials explaining Fondren's spaces, research resources and learning opportunities. Whether you're looking for a place to study, getting to know the new OneSearch and other library tools, or wanting a free workshop to enhance your digital media or data management skills, you can find helpful tips and clear instructions in the Fondren Learning Zone.

A guide on how to provide remote instruction that is accessible to all students. This guide was prepared by Aimi Hamraie, assistant professor of Medicine, Health, & Society and American Studies at Vanderbilt University.

Houston Community College provided this guide to expanded Wi-Fi and internet options during COVID for those students who may have concerns about their internet connection.

Fritz McDonald, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, wrote this article with helpful advice for instructors in the Humanities concerned with making the online transition when teaching discussion-based courses.