Delivering Courses Remotely

This resource contains steps that instructors can take to prepare for an interruption of on-campus courses, whether due to inclement weather, natural disaster or pandemic. These recommendations will help you to effectively deliver your courses remotely and continue the teaching and learning process.

To start, you will need to assess where you are within your course’s learning objectives and decide how to engage with your students remotely. Some questions to think about:

How will I communicate with my students?
What platform will I use for my course content, videos, documents etc..?
Will I need to conduct live (synchronous) sessions?
What activities can I ask students to engage with on their own (asynchronous)?
What changes do I need to make to my assignments and assessments?

It is crucial for instructors to be in contact with students as soon as possible and be clear with them regarding course expectations as they evolve.

Visit the Remote Learning Webinar page for recordings of Frankfort Center webinars.

Accessibility

All course content must be accessible according to the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines.

Accessibility Resources

Platforms for Engaging in Remote Learning

There are a variety of different platforms available for different aspects of remote learning.

Platforms for Communicating with Students

With the lack of face-to-face interaction, students may need additional guidance and clarity to be sure they know exactly what is expected of them. Use the following platforms to communicate with students:

Email (mail.hunter.cuny.edu)
Blackboard Announcements
Google Classroom Announcements

Platforms for Sharing Files with Students

Use the following platforms to share files (pdfs, Word Docs, Power Points etc.):

Platforms for Collecting Student Work

Use the following platforms to collect student work:

Blackboard Assignments
Google Classroom Classwork
Google Drive

Platforms for Engaging in Written/Video Discussion

Remote discussions – whether synchronous or asynchronous – require carefully crafted prompts and active engagement in order to be effective. Make sure you set clear and proper expectations, monitor the discussion, and contribute when appropriate.

Use the following platforms to engage in written/video discussion:

Blackboard Forums or Voicethread
Google Classroom Stream
Flipgrid – Use a huntersoe.org login

Platforms for Recording a Video Lecture

Videos can be recorded and uploaded to Blackboard, Google Classroom or Google Drive. Use can use the following to record a video lecture:

Blackboard Collaborate
Google Meet
Photo Booth for Mac users only
Camera for Windows, Android, or iOS

Platforms for Virtual Teaching and Office Hours

Meet face-to-face with students virtually. Record these sessions and post on Blackboard or in Google. Use the following platforms:

Blackboard Collaborate
Zoom for Full-time Faculty only
Google Meet

Platforms for Voice over Slides

Technical Support

Instructional Computing and Information Technology (ICIT) Help Desk

Contact the Instructional Computing and Information Technology (ICIT) Help Desk for assistance with the following platforms:

Email
Blackboard
Blackboard Collaborate
Voicethread

Technology Teaching & Learning Group

ICIT’s Technology Teaching and Learning Group (TTLG) seeks to enrich the educational experience of students at Hunter College by encouraging the thoughtful integration of technology into the curriculum. Our team of educational technologists is available to guide, support, and collaborate with faculty, helping them incorporate technology in effective and innovative ways.

Frankfort Center for Learning and Scholarly Technologies

Contact The Frankfort Center for Learning and Scholarly Technologies for assistance with all platforms other than email, Blackboard, Blackboard Collaborate and Voicethread.

Visit the Remote Learning Webinar page for remote learning platform instructional videos.