Keeping your class running in the event of a snow cancellation, pandemic, or other emergency.
In the event of class cancellation, ATG can assist with any training that you or your teaching staff may need to prepare your plan.
Below are some ways to conduct Web Conferencing/Virtual Meetings:
Tool | Best for... | # of students | More info, Video Tutorials, Documentation | Where to find |
Recording Narration into your Powerpoint | Quick and easy distribution | Unlimited | How to record audio narration in Powerpoint |
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Conference tool in Canvas: Big Blue Button | Full web conferencing, with screen sharing, whiteboard, voice | no limit | canvas.harvard.edu Go to your class siteClick on the Conference page on the left menu | |
Google Hangouts | Video or Chat Conference | 9 if you are all using video ( info: https://support.google.com/plus/answer/1215273?hl=en ) | ATG how-to video on setting up a Google Hangout All Harvard College students already have Google accounts that they can use. With Google Hangouts, you can also share your screen, collaborate on homework in Google Docs, or watch YouTube videos together. | g.harvard.edu (faculty and staff) college.harvard.edu (students) |
Skype | Video or Chat conferences | 25, all will need Skype accounts | ||
Record Video directly onto Canvas page or Announcement | posting asynchronous content | unlimited | ||
Reuse of past lecture videos | courses where the content for that week is the same | unlimited | contact atg@fas.harvard.edu to assist |
In addition, there are other ways for faculty to continue working with students when they are off campus:
Posting Course Materials
- Post documents and other to your Canvas website:
- Record short videos for your students in Canvas
- Post past lecture videos (if available) to cover missed materials
- Collect Student Assignments in Canvas
- Canvas Quizzes
Communicating with students