Step 2: Modality

Flexibility is king during a world-wide pandemic. Whether you are assigned to teach in-person, hybrid or asynchronously online, at some point you might be asked to pivot to another modality. We ought to find comfort knowing that we are masters of our domains, seasoned educators, and thoroughly capable of meeting these unprecedented challenges. Though the modality shift will require a level of pre-planning and work, it is not a task that requires faculty to reinvent their entire approach to teaching their discipline.

As you prepare for Fall 2020, think asynchronous course design first. This approach will provide you with an ease of transition if the time comes to shift your course to an entirely online model. This means making sure that you load your Canvas course sites with the syllabus, readings, activities, assignments and grades.

Multiple groups from across campus have come together to support faculty as they prepare for an uncertain fall term at Baylor University. To explore more recommendations and to find support, please select below the modality you plan to utilize this fall.

In-Person

Instruction is delivered through in-person classroom interactions

Hybrid

Instruction is delivered with a mix of in-person and online techniques

Online

All instruction is delivered with online technologies

Learning Together

Step 2: Modality

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