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Instructional Continuity - Face-to-Face to Online
Extended campus closures and course cancellations can occur as a result of inclement weather, widespread illness, unexpected events, etc. In the event of a campus closure, instructors may be required to temporarily move their face-to-face courses online.
Is my face-to face course available in Canvas?
Yes. A Canvas course shell is automatically provided for all UW-Parkside courses, regardless of their format (i.e. face-to-face, hybrid, online).
How do I find my course shells in Canvas?
To access your course shell(s) in Canvas, navigate to the UW-Parkside logins page.
Click on the Canvas login button and log in using your UW-Parkside NetID and Password.
The easiest way to locate current term courses is via the Global Navigation > Courses link. See (How do I view all my Canvas courses as an instructor?)
Do students have access to course shells?
No. By default, all courses are brought into Canvas in an unpublished state. This allows the instructor to develop/add content to the course before students have access to it.
How do I grant student access once I've added content to the course?
Once a Canvas course is Published, the students enrolled in it will have access to it. See (Managing course access with publishing and dates)
Where do I begin?
In order to add content to your course, the first thing you'll want to do is add a module. See (How do I add a module?)
How do I add a file to my course?
You can add a file (syllabus, powerpoint, etc.) to your course by uploading it. See (How to upload a file to a course)
It is a good idea to make plans now for what you will do with your course when you have an emergency. Practice using the tools ahead of time.
- Use a web conferencing tool such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom to hold live class sessions or for one-on-one meetings with individual students.
- Use Canvas Announcements to post important information for your students.
- Take connectivity into consideration. Students who are not on campus may have poor internet connectivity and may not be able to participate in real time.
- Communication is key! Tell students how often you will communicate with them and what your turn-around time is for returning messages. This sets reasonable expectations.
These additions to your course routine will mean that you and your students will be well-prepared to take your course temporarily online if needed.
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