Online Teaching Suggestions by V.I.C.E. Research Lab

Accessibility

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Frequent breaks during longer lectures

Accessibility

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Transcripts or live closed captioning of lectures

Accessibility

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Option to watch recorded lectures

Accessibility

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Leniency with attendance and deadlines within reason

Communication

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Opportunity to provide feedback (surveys throughout the semester)

Communication

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Weekly course page (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.) announcements so deadlines are never a surprise

Communication

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Professors should be approachable and reachable and see students as “real people”

Mental Health Support

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Personal check-ins via email or survey; professors showing concern for students

Mental Health Support

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Acknowledging limitations of campus mental health services

Engagement

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Use polls, quizzes, games (“gamify” learning)

Engagement

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Incorporate pop culture and current events tied to content

Teaching Style

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Flipped learning model (students learn content outside of class, and apply it through interactive activities in class)

Engagement

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Ask “on the fly” questions, and allow students to present content

Peer Interaction

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General interaction time during and outside of class through group work, breakout rooms, social time before/after class in the zoom room

Student Presence

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Encourage or require camera use (or provide incentives)

Course Structure

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Consistent course page structure across courses and departments

Technology

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Consistent technology requirements

Course Structure

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Professors should be trained and confident with the technology they assign

Course Structure

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Standardized assignment and rubric structure

Technology

vicelab — 2025-06-17 19:21:45 UTC

Reduce confusion by standardizing platforms