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  1. On Campus

    On Campus Purpose: On-campus activities allow for student interaction, critical thinking, and engagement with course content. This resource helps instructors choose and implement strategies aligned with an in-person course format such as ...
  2. TA Roles and Expectations: The Instructor’s Perspective

    TA Roles and Expectations: The Instructor's Perspective  Purpose:  This resource guides instructors in effectively supervising and collaborating with TAs by clarifying responsibilities, defining shared expectations, and promoting strong ...
  3. WhatsApp Groups: Encouraging Productive Conversation and Community

    WhatsApp Groups: Encouraging Productive Conversation and Community  Purpose: Student-created WhatsApp groups can be powerful spaces for building connection, supporting one another, and cultivating community. This resource helps instruct...
  4. Gather Study Lounge

    Gather Study Lounge: Tutorial Video & Guide Click on the video above & view the guide below for tips on helping your students get started using the Gather Study Lounge, ways they can use it, and how to get help. What is the Study ...
  5. Teaching Staff Proctorio Checklist

    After ITG Installation Before Your Exam After Your Exam After ITG Installation Any teaching staff editing quizzes or exams using Proctorio or viewing the Proctorio results need to use a supported browser with the Proctorio ex...
  6. Justin Test 2 - Integrating Chatbots in Course Design

    A Practical Guide for Faculty at DCE Are you thinking about adding a chatbot to your DCE course for students to use? This guide reviews essential considerations, each with examples and advice, including:     Should I...
  7. Course Staff Recording Guide

    1. Confirm computer meets or exceeds baseline computer requirements for teaching online at Harvard Division of Continuing Education.  Computer minimum specifications: Windows 2GHz Intel Core™ Duo or faster processor, 8GB RAM Windows 11 and...
  8. Zoom Bombing

    What is a Zoom Bombing? When an unwelcome guest joins a class session that they are not registered for May include malicious intent. What to do? Create a response plan Communicate the plan to students verbally and in writing Share and ...
  9. Zoom Best Practices: A Practical Overview

    Below are guidelines the Division of Continuing Education (Harvard Extension School and Harvard Summer School) have for you and your Zoom class. Our guidelines are made to ensure your class remains safe and only accessible to you and other enrolled ...
  10. Computer Tech Check and Speed Test

    Computer minimum specifications: Windows and Macintosh 2GHz or faster processor, 8GB or more of RAM Please maintain an up-to-date operating system and web browser We do NOT support: Taking courses on mobile devices Linux/Chrom...