Ace Workshop: Week Four

Week One (Adaptability)

Workshop Curriculum: covered in this week’s work

• I’ve developed a course course model plan.
• I’ve planned my course with some contingencies baked in, either by considering HiFlex or modular approaches to my course design. 
• In the case of a modality change, I’m prepared to explain to students how the course has changed from the original format and what they need to do to continue their work. 
• I’ve considered and established how I can be flexible with my students with regards to deadlines.
• If I teach courses with experiential components (labs, field trips, clinicals, performances, etc.), I’ve researched and prepared for alternative assignment ideas. 
• Regardless of whether we are coming back f2f, hybrid, or remote, I have created an online presence (using my LMS, a custom-built site, a tool like Teams/Slack, etc.) for each of my courses with current course information, and I’ve organized this online course environment to make it easy for students to find what they are looking for.  
• I have communicated clearly with my students what is expected of them with regards to class interaction and communication, and how they can use the tools chosen for the class to achieve this. 

Don’t Forget: three basic planning elements that we expect you have covered outside of this workshop

• I’ve thought intentionally and deliberately about how I want to teach my class. 
• I know my  objectives and how I want my students to reach those goals, whether through careful, deliberate planning or a more organic and emergent process. 
• I know how to share any media files I use (images, audio, video) with my students. 

Week Two (Connection)

Workshop Curriculum: covered in this week’s work

• Students have a way to contact each other and collaborate remotely/online, and I’ve invited them to introduce themselves to the class using one of the communication tools for the class. 
• I have thought deliberately about how to foster community and connection in my classes, regardless of modality. 
• I have a way to facilitate discussion with groups of students remotely, and I’m comfortable using the tool(s) I’ve chosen. (Some options: Teams, LMS Discussion Forum, Twitter) 
• I’ve chosen technologies and tools that will facilitate active, participatory learning. 
• I have acknowledged the context in which the course sits, and have weighed options for connecting the curriculum to current events and discourses.
• If I’ve decided to deliver lectures online, I know what tools I want to use to use and how to make these lectures accessible. 
• When sharing media online, I’ve considered ease-of-use (e.g. shorter “chunks” of video) for content I’m creating or sharing. 

Don’t Forget: three basic planning elements that we expect you have covered outside of this workshop

• Regardless of whether we are coming back f2f, hybrid, or remote, my students know how to contact me, what to expect from me, and when I’m available. 
• I’ve provided clear information about how, when, and where students can access information about their progress in the class. I have a plan for communicating with students about this progress and providing feedback on their work. 
• I have chosen a way to distribute course assignments and materials to my students that will help them meet the course’s instructional goals, and I’ve made clear how students should use materials to complete their work and assignments.

Week Three (Equity)

Workshop Curriculum: covered in this week’s work

• I’ve informed students about how they can use technology in the class safely, protecting their data and privacy. 
• I’ve developed a syllabus for my course that acknowledges my students basic needs and my care for them.  
• I’ve considered Open Education Resources for my course and incorporated them when/if appropriate. 
• I’ve familiarized myself with accessibility standards and Universal Design for Learning practices to ensure my course material is accessible to students.
• I’ve considered how I might need to adapt my grading and assessment approaches if the modality of my class changes and/or university policies change. 
• I’ve educated myself about what to do if my students or I experience trouble accessing the necessary tech. 
• I’ve explained any technology requirements to students and pointed them to where they can go for help with technology help, questions, or concerns. 

Don’t Forget: three basic planning elements that we expect you have covered outside of this workshop

• I’ve cited all my course materials appropriately.
• I’ve shared information with my students about how they can request accommodations and what accessibility and academic support services on campus are available to help them. 
• I have the technology I need to work at home or I’ve reached out to my supervisor/administration to obtain what I need.