Distance Learning | School of Professional Studies | Northwestern University

To prevent further spread of the Coronavirus, Northwestern University has instituted a wellness period for the first two weeks of the Winter 2022 quarter.  Remote teaching is required for all classes during the weeks of January 3 and January 10, 2022 — regardless of the class' originally scheduled format. To assist faculty with this transition to remote teaching, the Office of Distance Learning has prepared this information page to assist you in moving your classes online.

During this time, consider relaxing your class participation and  assignment due date policies if students need accommodations due to illness or travel restrictions.

General information about the university's response to Coronavirus/COVID-19 and its implications for students and faculty;

• COVID-19 and Campus Updates — Official news and resources for the entire Northwestern Community.
• FAQS > Academics & Admissions — The COVID-19 and Campus Updates FAQs for Instructors section contain useful information for faculty.

Northwestern IT Teaching & Learning Technologies has provided these resources for all faculty:

• Keep Teaching — Instructor guidance, tools and other resources for remote instruction.
• Keep Teaching Video Series: Faculty-to-Faculty Insights — A collection of 12 brief videos highlighting tips, best practices and insights from the faculty of various Northwestern schools.
• Student-to-Student Insights on Remote Learning — A video prepared by Academic Support and Learning Advancement (ASLA) includes students across disciplines and schools sharing their tips and insights for successful remote learning. Share it with your students.
• Getting Started with Canvas — How-to videos demonstrating basic tasks for instructors in Canvas and a curated list of example courses.
• Canvas Learning Center — Detailed instructions for developing a course and teaching in the Canvas Learning Management System.

Northwestern IT has prepared this resource for instructors:

• "Zoombombing" - How to Protect Your Meetings and Respond to Disturbances" — Tools and practices to prevent and address disruptive behavior in an online class meeting. 

Teaching & Learning Technologies Workshops

Northwestern IT Teaching & Learning Technologies offers facilitator-led workshops on remote teaching with Canvas and Zoom. See their Eventbright page for workshop descriptions and registration.

 

The Office of Distance Learning is offering real-time instruction and support for School of Professional Studies faculty:

• Remote Teaching Consultations: Beginning January 3, 2022, schedule an appointment with a member of the Distance Learning staff for a one-to-one consultation to address your specific questions. See the Consultations page for details and scheduling.