Learning During Times of Disruption
Planning and Preparing for Disruption
There are a number of strategies that instructors can use to plan for potential classroom disruption.
- Start by reviewing University guidance on how to
- Review any communications from your instructors about changes or updates to your course
- Recognize the need to be flexible and patient with your instructor during times of disruption
- If possible, test your system for compatibility with the technologies being used prior to your first class session. For example,
- Find a quiet space that is free of distraction for any live online class sessions
- Use the course code in the subject of your message to instructors (Blackboard Email will do this automatically)
- Check to see if there is a discussion forum in your class for communication and subscribe to it
- Practice with the tools before you need to use them
Guidance on
- Planning and Preparation for Disruption
- How do I Communicate with my Instructor?
- How do I Participate in Live Lectures and Class Meetings?
- How do I Watch Pre-Recorded Lectures?
- How do I Participate in Discussions with my Classmates?
- How do I Submit Assignments?
- How do I Take Exams or Tests?
- How do I Check my Grades?
- What Options do I have for Software Access?
- What Options do have for Internet Service?