Classroom
On-campus classes taught in-person, on the days and hours listed in the Class Schedule. Social distance and other safety measures will be implemented.
Even experienced teachers may struggle with the increased need to accommodate social distancing, online assessments, and students unable to attend class in person.
Classroom
Improving Teaching and Learning in a Physically-Distant Classroom
For specific examples of adapting teaching to accommodate physical distancing, see the following resources:
- Active Learning in Hybrid and Physically-Distanced Classrooms (article from Vanderbilt University)
- Active Learning while Physical Distancing (Creative Commons active document from Louisiana State University)
- How to Teach F2F With a Mask and Create Caring Classrooms (article from Inside Higher Ed)
Classroom teaching can benefit from the CORE Principles of Effective (Online) Teaching:
In-Classroom Technology
If you record your class, you may need students to sign FERPA release forms. Learn more about FERPA and easy ways to collect these releases here.
In order to accommodate students who may not be able to attend class in person, you may need to access and use new classroom technology. Not all classrooms have the same tools, so check this list to see what is available in your classroom.
- Blended Classroom Technology Training (full training, 40 minutes)
- Advanced Classroom Overview (OIT Training video, 6 minutes)
- Setting up Advanced Rooms with Ceiling Microphone and Camera Control (OIT Training video, 2 minutes)
- Lapel Microphone Setup (OIT Training video, 1 minute)
- Logitech Camera Setup (OIT Training video, 1 minute)
For more information, see the Blended Classroom Technology page.
Guidelines for Classroom Teaching and COVID-19
Physical Space and Social Distancing
For up-to-date guidelines and information, visit https://www.byu.edu/coronavirus/academic-information (under the "Classrooms" header).
Masks
For up-to-date guidelines and information, visit https://www.byu.edu/coronavirus/face-coverings.
Accommodating COVID-19 Illness or Quarantine
Due to the need to accommodate students’ possible inability to attend class due to COVID-19, you might consider preparing to teach in a Blended Modality. You would then be ready to respond to situations as they arise. The university has installed hardware to accommodate a blended classroom.
Further, you might anticipate the following accommodations:
- Pre-recording lectures, demonstrations, etc.
- Recording in-person classroom sessions
- FERPA considerations when recordings include students
- Teaching two audiences—classroom and remote
- Granting extensions to due dates
For more information, see the Blended Classroom Technology page.
Switching to Online Teaching after Thanksgiving Break
All classes will be delivered fully online after the Thanksgiving break. The links below will help you decide which option to use and how to prepare to teach effectively in that modality.