Dear Evergreen Faculty,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are experiencing a unique moment in Evergreen\u2019s history — a\nrapid transition to remote teaching. There is no doubt that this is a big\nlift for all of us at a time of stress and uncertainty. This is certainly not the way any of us\nwould have chosen to start spring quarter; however, I continue to be heartened\nby the many ways you all have stepped into this challenge and am deeply\ngrateful to be engaged in this work with the amazing faculty and staff at\nEvergreen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The guiding\nprinciples Brandon Bayne penned in his adjusted syllabus<\/a> remind us that \u201cnobody signed up for this\u201d and that the\n\u201chumane option is the best option\u201d. This is a moment all of us will\nremember for the rest of our lives — and I know you will do everything you can\nto prioritize supportive relationships with your students as we work to build\nour collective resilience. Many of them will be frightened and traumatized,\nespecially those who are already vulnerable. You all have the power to be a\nstabilizing force in their lives by ensuring that all students have an\nequitable, flexible path to success in your courses and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So many of you have shared great online teaching resources with\nour team in the past few weeks, and we\u2019ve posted many of them on the KT Canvas site<\/a>. I do want\nto remind everyone, though, that what we are doing in this moment of crisis is\nnot the same thing as building a conventional online curriculum from the ground\nup. Our team has been calling what we\u2019re doing \u201cremote teaching\u201d — both\nbecause we may be using a variety of kinds of technology (including the phone)\nand because what we\u2019re doing is adapting your original pedagogy to a distance\nlearning environment, not building what would be traditionally recognized as an\nonline course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I believe there are many reasons why Evergreen is especially\npoised for a rapid transition to remote teaching and I shared them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you continue to translate your course or program to a remote\nteaching environment, the Learning and Teaching Commons in partnership with the\nKeep Teaching (and Learning) Team continues to provide support. Below we\u2019ve\noutlined the ways in which you can connect with us and your colleagues to seek\n(and offer) support for the work we have ahead of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to stay up to date on the Keep Teaching Coordinating\nTeam and the Learning and Teaching Commons, please join the Keep Teaching\nCanvas Course (https:\/\/canvas.evergreen.edu\/enroll\/99DCY9<\/a>)\nand update your canvas notification preferences so that you receive timely\nupdates (How do I set my Canvas\nnotification preferences…<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have not yet registered (or attended), please do so here:\nRSVP Keep Teaching Institute<\/a>,\nso we can send you the zoom link. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Day 1:\u00a0 Create your Remote Teaching Plan Day 2: Building your Remote Offering\u00a0 (NOTE: These are a repeat\nof the institutes offered last week)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Small group sessions will be offered via Zoom\nthroughout Spring Break to puzzle through moving teaching and learning into a\nremote environment. Sessions are hosted by by JuliA Metzker, Director for\nthe Washington Center for Improving Undergraduate and guests have been invited\nto consult directly with you. These small group sessions are limited to\n20 participants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (NOTE: To\nsign up for these sessions, please check the Keep Teaching Canvas Course Calendar<\/a>\nby following these instructions<\/strong>: https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/docs\/DOC-10580-4212716665<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n TEACHING CONSULTATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional\nopportunities for tapping into support include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In community,<\/p>\n\n\n\n JuliA\nMetzker (on behalf of the Keep Teaching Team)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Keep Teaching (and Learning) Team is composed of …<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ahniwa Ferrari<\/span>, Associate Dean for Library Operations This work wouldn\u2019t\nbe possible without the adept support of many additional staff in Academic Technologies\nand Library and Media Services!<\/p>\n\n\n\n — <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Evergreen Learning and Teaching Commons Dear Evergreen Faculty, We are experiencing a unique moment in Evergreen\u2019s history — a rapid transition to remote teaching. 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ATTEND THE KEEP TEACHING INSTITUTE (ROUND 2)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday March 24 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, March 25 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nSIGN UP FOR A THEMED DISCUSSION<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Emily Gray<\/span>, Special Assistant to the Provost for New Academic Program Development
Amy Greene<\/span>, Manager of Curricular Technologies
Rachel Homchick<\/span>, Program Coordinator, Washington Center for Improving Undergraduate Education
Bridget Irish<\/span>, Curricular Technology Support Specialist
JuliA Metzker<\/span>, Director, Washington Center for Improving Undergraduate Education
Vito Valera<\/span>, Associate Director of Media Services
Elizabeth Williamson<\/span>, Dean of Faculty Hiring and Development<\/p>\n\n\n\n
~ a project of the Washington Center for Improving Undergraduate Education<\/em>
wacenter.evergreen.edu\/commons<\/a>
learningandteaching@evergreen.edu<\/a> | @wacenterTESC<\/a> | 360-867-6611<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"