Help Students Access Classes and Materials (CarmenCanvas) Ahead of the Emergency Remote Day

• Instructor Updates: Instructors can post instructions regarding whether the class will meet via Zoom at the regularly scheduled time or if alternative asynchronous work (e.g., recorded lectures, discussion boards) will be assigned. This posting can include Zoom links, links to alternative work, submission instructions, and other considerations that instructors anticipate. 

• Verify Session Time: Example: If classes are synchronous, they will take place via CarmenZoom at the usual time.  

• Instructors can additionally email students to inform them of changes to regular class procedures. 

Help Students Learn on the Emergency Remote Day

• Record lecture in advance of class and use tools such as Mediasite or ThingLink to add interactivity 

• Assign a course reading utilizing Hypothesis and Discussion Boards to allow learners to learn, comment, and ask questions to each other or the instructor as they read 

• Consider offering low-stakes exercises that have been created in advance, using Carmen pages or quizzes, perhaps engaging learners with branching scenario activities 

• Encourage students to select and visit relevant websites, physical sites, objects, or other resources for analysis, application, and reflection.  

• You can explore our additional resources for more ideas and helpful tips as you are thinking about how to design or present asynchronous content. 

• If you are interested in further exploring online delivery or need assistance, we encourage you to request a consultation with an ODE instructional designer or ODE Instructional Multimedia Specialist for individualized support. 

• Attending Virtual Lectures (CarmenZoom) 

• How Students Can Access Zoom: Access Zoom through osu.zoom.us or directly through your course's Carmen page. In classes larger than 300 students, you will want to request a Zoom Webinar by completing a CarmenZoom Contact Form as soon as possible and providing the link to this webinar in your course. 

• Recordings: Consider recording lectures and posting them to your course. 

• Suggested Announcements to Prepare Students for an Alternative Format 

Help Students Know the Tools They Will Need for the Emergency Remote Day

• Required Tools: Students will need a computer or mobile device with a webcam, microphone, and a reliable internet connection. 

• Support: Students can contact the IT Desk for help with Carmen or Zoom: 

• Phone: 614-688-4357 (HELP) 

• Email: servicedesk@osu.edu 

• Self-Service: ocio.osu.edu/help 

• Loaner Devices: If students do not have a working computer, they can request a loaner device through the Student Technology Loan Program (STLP).  

• Updates to due dates or adjusted formats of scheduled activities or assessments resulting from the emergency remote day and a request for students to stay active on Carmen to check for updates. 

• A list of academic preparations students may need to prepare or complete prior to the emergency remote session. 

• A request for students to acknowledge the receipt of this updated information (if feasible). 

• Special Considerations 

• Regional Campuses: Check specific campus websites (e.g., Newark, Mansfield) for tailored information. 

• Labs/Clinicals: Students in internships, practicums, or labs should check with their specific organization or department, as these may operate differently.