Academic Continuity
This academic continuity website has been created to provide faculty with resources in order to prepare for a disruption of on-campus courses.
Resources include guidance and strategies for moving a course online (both lecture and lab-based courses), assistance locating digital library resources, suggestions for creating alternative activities in Engaged Learning courses, and workshops to help faculty become proficient in online teaching and learning technologies. This website will be routinely updated as resources continue to be developed.
Faculty requests for instructional design assistance should be sent to: online@luc.edu |
The table below will help you identify appropriate technology tool solutions for common instructional tasks. Additional information related to moving instruction online can be found in the links below and on the left navigation resources menus.
- Moving Online Guide: A checklist resource to review when moving your course to online during a campus disruption.
- Just in Time Online: A self-service module for faculty that guides you through the process of quickly converting course sessions or activities to an online format.
- Quick Technology Guide to Online Instructions: “How-to” documentation and training videos to swiftly increase fluency in Loyola’s core instructional systems such as Sakai, Panopto and Zoom.
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Establish a Communication PlanInform students how you will communicate with them about coursework, due dates, etc. |
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Publish a digital syllabus |
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Make digital documents and readings available
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Decide how you will deliver class lectures
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Hold class discussions
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Determine Assessment Methods
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Set up virtual office hours |
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Provide students with grades and feedback on their work |
Support
The following groups can provide additional support as you move your course online:
- The Office of Online Learning (online@luc.edu): Questions regarding general online teaching, learning, and instructional design assistance.
- Instructional Technology & Research Support (sakai@luc.edu): Questions regarding Sakai, Panopto, and Zoom support and training.
- Student Accessibility Center (sac@luc.edu): Questions regarding accessibility concerns and student accommodations.
- University Libraries (http://libraries.luc.edu/ask): Questions regarding creating and accessing digital versions of course materials (articles, videos, etc.).
- Center for Experiential Learning (experiential@luc.edu): Questions regarding Engaged Learning courses and experiential learning.
- Faculty Center for Ignatian Pedagogy (facultycenter@luc.edu): Questions related to course design and facilitation, Focus on Teaching and Learning, Faculty Teaching Awards, and the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm .