Design & Teach Hybrid/Remote Courses

NEW! See this page for suggestions for updating your syllabus for Spring 2022

As you engage in designing and teaching your courses in the coming semester – whether that is in remote-only (REO) or in-person-plus-remote (IPR) mode – this web resource is designed to provide you with actionable help: from design suggestions and pedagogical strategies to information on CMU’s digital and physical learning environments and how-to support for using them.

• If you are teaching in a new mode for the first time this semester, remember to start simple. 
• If you want to refine your course design for new modes of instruction, try out our new checklist.
• Update your syllabus for Spring 2022
• All instructors are encouraged to incorporate these evidence-based and CMU-crowd-sourced strategies into their teaching, regardless of your mode of instruction:
  • Build a sense of community and belonging in your class
  • Create Active learning inside and outside of class time
  • Provide Frequent low-stakes assignments and assessments
• Explore how you and your students will use CMU’s digital and physical learning environments
  • CMU’s toolkit for technology-enhanced learning: Canvas, Zoom, and others
    
  • Configure your hybrid course based on hybrid classroom options
  • Information on Pittsburgh classrooms for Fall 2020
  • Materials and software students may need for your course (See this doc for guidance)