This course includes at least one required synchronous session. Session times should be determined, scheduled and announced during the first week of class. Students need to make all feasible attempts to attend the synchronous session. In the event it is not possible, they must connect with you before the session occurs. An alternate activity will be available, but may ultimately take more time than attending the live session (see below for additional information regarding the alternate activity).

Preparing for Required Synchronous Sessions

• For required sessions, post an announcement and poll students using Doodle (directions for Creating a Doodle Poll at the beginning of week 1 of the course. By the end of week 1, a date and time should be selected and posted in the course announcements so students will have ample time to prepare and make any arrangements for the session. Add the session details -date, time, and Zoom session link - to the course calendar as an agenda item.
• Review the teaching notes and synchronous session content and prepare any prompts, talking points, and/or activities that will take place during the session.
• Most sessions focus on student facilitation; when preparing for the session, consider opportunities to let students lead the session.

Alternate Activity Directions

If you have a student who needs to complete the alternate assignment, follow the steps below:

• 1. Contact the LMS support team  as soon as possible to have the activity published for the student(s) unable to attend the session.
  2. Post the recorded session in an Announcement as soon as possible after the session ends.
  3. Communicate with the student regarding the alternate activity and provide them with a due date (a due date will not be displayed in the system).
  4. Grading Information - Since there will be two separate grade items, there are two steps needed:
     1. For the Synchronous Session grading, enter "EX" for any student who is unable to attend and has made arrangements to complete the alternate activity.
     2. In the Alternate Activity grading, grade any student who submitted make-up work and enter "EX" for those who were able to attend the synchronous session.

For additional information on the use of Zoom sessions in your course, visit the LMS Help Page on Zoom Synchronous Sessions.