COVID-19 Teaching Resources

COVID-19 Information

IDEAL at https://ideal.uiowa.edu/ (Iowa Digital Engagement and Learning) for assignment design and support.
Keep Teaching at Iowa site with support for instructors moving courses to virtual formats
Keep Learning at Iowa site with information for students on taking courses online
VoiceThread at https://voicethread.com/ has been approved for use and is CANVAS ready. Holly Soboroff, an instructional technology consultant at the office of Teaching and Learning, can help at holly-soboroff@uiowa.edu You can create student accounts, limit access to social media sites, set up a distinct website address for class projects, customize the class page, and more. Once you or your students choose to create a new project, the site walks you through the process of uploading or importing images and videos. Kids can use the microphone to add in voice, or they can use a phone-in option if they don't have audio recording capabilities. If you have access, a webcam can also be used to add video narration to project pages. Take a look at https://voicethread.com/products/highered for some more information.
Zoom with instructions at https://teach.uiowa.edu/web-conferencingzoom
Check out Flipgrid (tutorial at https://help.flipgrid.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007460474-Getting-Started-Educators) and Padlet (tutorial at https://www.coolcatteacher.com/how-to-use-padlet-fantastic-tool-teaching/). I’m using both platforms in my online class right now, and they offer a creative way for students to engage with course materials and concepts.
Working Remotely Guide for employees working off-site
Employee Assistance Program with services promoting emotional well-being for faculty, staff, and their family members
University Counseling Service with services supporting mental well-being for all UI community members

Virtual drop-in support: Monday-Friday, 10 am – 3 pm: Distance and Online Education (DOE) will offer a Virtual Online Help Session daily, using Zoom, at https://uiowa.zoom.us/u/abKjhGBuwY. An Instructional Designer will be the main contact in the Zoom room, but you may be redirected to a secondary support room if you need additional help.

Here are two good resources for thinking about how you might, as speedily as possible, convert your courses to an online delivery:
https://www.chronicle.com/article/Going-Online-in-a-Hurry-What/248207
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ccsudB2vwZ_GJYoKlFzGbtnmftGcXwCIwxzf-jkkoCU/preview