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Strategies for Online Teaching

Classroom Instructional Style Recommended Online Instructional Modality Options
Lecture, few visuals, little interaction Talking head video recordings A. Training to self-record 
B. Full-service classroom/studio filming
Lecture, PPT (or similar), little interaction Voice-over PPT video recordings A. Kaltura self-record
B. Screencast-o-matic self-record
C. Drop-in full-service support
Lecture, Board work (or similar), little interaction Voice-over tablet or doc-cam video recordings A. Kaltura self-record
B. Screencast-o-matic self-record
C. Drop-in full-service support
Interactive discussion or lecture (could include PPT, boardwork or other visuals) Synchronous sessions A. Zoom w/ webcams
B. Zoom w/ PPT
C. Zoom w/ tablet
D. Full-service classroom/studio broadcasting sessions
Existing UIUC online version of the course Existing online course content Modify a version of existing online course
Commonly taught large, multi-section course with common syllabus Open Educational Resources (OERs) Find existing OER to use for video lectures and other content
Course with extensive laboratory, arts, dance, field work or other hands-on activity Discuss individual strategies with online learning consultant Varied