Faculty Toolkit

Preparing for a Disruption

This section of the toolkit provides you with the information and resources necessary to support your course delivery if disruption occurs and there is a need to provide flexible components to meet faculty and ÅÝܽÊÓÆµapp teaching and learning objectives.

Jump to the following topics: 

Organize Information in Canvas
Remote Instruction
Digital Learning Resources
Faculty to Student Canvas Message Templates



Organize Information in Canvas

  • Let ÅÝܽÊÓÆµapps know how to contact you and how you will contact them.
  • Use Canvas announcements to send general communications to all ÅÝܽÊÓÆµapps in your class immediately and frequently.
  • Put all assignments with due dates in your Canvas course if you have not already done so. This includes quizzes, written assignments, and exams. Bulk edit existing assignment due dates to allow for more time.
  • Be flexible and stay connected to your ÅÝܽÊÓÆµapps.

More information about leveraging Canvas is available here. 


Remote Instruction

Asynchronous Remote Instruction  

For short-term asynchronous instruction, here are a few options to consider.

Review your content and assignment plans, keeping your focus on the overall Student Learning Outcomes for the course. Consider picking up where you left off before the disruption.

  • Focus on the learning experiences, practices, and activities most important for ÅÝܽÊÓÆµapp’s academic development.
  • Adjust due dates and assignment/exam dates, allowing time as necessary for ÅÝܽÊÓÆµapps to return to learning.
  • Adjust the semester to reduce your own stress, and that of your ÅÝܽÊÓÆµapps. Be mindful of the emotional stresses existing on you and your ÅÝܽÊÓÆµapps as you adjust your semester.
  • Remember ÅÝܽÊÓÆµapps are adjusting all of their courses at the same time.
  • Continue to be flexible with individual ÅÝܽÊÓÆµapps that may be dealing with greater losses and challenges from the disruption.

Alternative Asynchronous Content & Assignments

Alternative asynchronous content and assignments should be designed to engage ÅÝܽÊÓÆµapps in an equitable amount of learning related to your course to maintain academic integrity and progression through the course. Some possible suggestions include:


Digital Learning Resources

Discover Innovative Education’s Digital Learning resources, including comprehensive how-to guides, tutorials, and support materials. These tools will help you efficiently navigate Canvas and other university teaching and learning platforms, ensuring you can keep teaching seamlessly.


Facutly to Student Canvas Message Templates

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