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Making the Switch to Emergency Remote Teaching with Drs. David Joyner and Vincent Spezzo

April 07, 2021 Rebecca
Teaching & Learning Buzz - Georgia Tech
Making the Switch to Emergency Remote Teaching with Drs. David Joyner and Vincent Spezzo
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In this special episode, Carol and Rebecca are joined by two campus experts in online teaching and learning, Dr. David Joyner, Associate Director of Student Experience for the Online Master of Science in Computer Science program, College of Computing, and Dr. Vincent Spezzo, Program Manager of Teaching and Learning Online, Center for Teaching and Learning. As we move to remote teaching for the rest of the Spring semester, David and Vincent share tips and strategies for making the most of the semester in this new environment. We talk about how to prioritize your course content, keep your teaching strategy and technology use easy, connect with your students, maintain inclusivity, and many other tips from our experts.

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Keep Teaching During Disruption   
Resources developed by the Center for Teaching and Learning at Georgia Tech to help faculty get ready for remote teaching.  CTL has also created a special help line for faculty wanting to get their questions about their specific course answered.  CTL faculty are standing by to help you make the rapid transition to remote teaching as smooth as possible.     

“My Tips for Teaching Online”  by David Joyner  
Joyner shares tips for developing course materials, keeping interactivity, maintaining presence, and several other straightforward suggestions for moving rapidly to remote teaching. 

Remote Teaching Resources for Business Continuity by Daniel Stanford, Director of Faculty Development and Technology Innovation, Center for Teaching and Learning, DePaul University 
This spreadsheet contains links to resources to help faculty transition to remote teaching developed by about 400 different higher education institutions. 

Georgia Tech official communication about the COVID-19 Response
For the most up to date information about Georgia Tech’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, check this website. 

Academic Continuity Resources for Faculty
Georgia Tech compilation of resources for faculty transitioning to remote teaching including information about technology tools, Tech policies, and other teaching guidance.