Online Teaching Readiness Quiz

1) Log in to Minerva, MyCourses and access class via Adobe Connect.
I have a McGill e-mail and password and know where to find Minerva and MyCourses from the McGill site. I can log in to Adobe Connect as a host.

2) Navigate the course on MyCourses.
I know where to find and use important course components such as discussions, announcements, assignments, module and unit outlines, gradebook and the course outline.

3) Use video conferencing software.

I can use Adobe Connect and its basic features including recording a session, connecting audio and video, sharing materials, chat and breakout rooms.

4) Provide comprehensive Course Outline.
I can provide a comprehensive course outline that adheres to McGill School of Continuing Studies policies.

5) Obtain technical assistance.
I can obtain technical assistance and support for either myself or my students at the appropriate time.

6) Notify students of your availability.

I can set office hours/ virtual office hours where students see me about issues relating to the course. I am also able to inform them of where to contact me using various communication channels and how quickly I can get back to them.

7) Attend to the unique challenges of eLearning either asynchronously (recorded) and/or synchronously (live) learning.
I understand the nature of online learning and that my students may be separated from me in time and geography.

 8) Provide appropriate educational experience for diverse learners.

I can apply a range of instructional methods to my instruction and understand the expectations, needs and motivations of adult learners.

 9) Achieve mastery of the teaching and learning environment.

I can navigate the unique relationship between the content of my course, my pedagogical knowledge and the virtual tools at my disposal.

10) Demonstrate sensitivity to disabilities and diversities.

I am sensitive to disabilities and diversities including aspects of cultural, cognitive, emotional and physical differences.

11) Promote a safe, inviting, mutually respectful learning environment.

I can create a community of learning that promotes collaboration and mutual respect.

12) Establish my presence in the course.

I can establish my teaching presence by actively participating in course activities and being inclusive.

13) Monitor and manage student progress.
I can continuously monitor and manage student progress by using course statistics or reports to identify students who are not accessing course materials, participating in learning activities, etc. I reach out to these students to understand the problem.

14) Provide detailed feedback in a timely manner.

I give students detailed evaluations of their work early in the semester. I make an effort to return students’ homework and assignments within a reasonable time frame (1-2 weeks).

15) Encourage self-reflection and accountability for learning.

I ask students to reflect upon their learning process in logs or journals.