New Semester Prep
- Confirm your vaccination and booster status with UMD
- Complete this form if you were vaccinated outside of MD or have another confirmation issue
- Follow protocols on COVID testing prior to visiting campus.
- Copy the syllabus template and save your syllabus as a Google document so when you make updates, students will automatically see the most up-to-date version.
- Add new Syllabus language about COVID updates.
- Add your Syllabus to your Canvas site
- Recommended Guidance for Addressing Short-Term Absences
- Ensure your Canvas site is clear and up-to-date.
- Review the UMD guidance on teaching with a mask and acquire a KN95 mask.
- You can record lectures and share them with specific students via Panopto.
- Be prepared to pivot online as needed.
![Syllabus Template Screenshot](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2022-01/syllabus.png?itok=bjx-QLmJ)
Update Your Syllabus
View Templates![Canvas Homepage Template Screenshot](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2022-01/canvas%20homepage.png?itok=5R4km8Z9)
Set Your Canvas Homepage
Import Canvas Template![Provost Website Screenshot](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2022-01/provost.png?itok=xy_4b3q1)
Keep Up with Provost Updates
View GuidelinesAsynchronous Materials
Make the most of what you learned during the pandemic when transitioning back to in-person instruction. Don't miss out on the benefits of using asynchronous materials for engagement and assessment. Consider adding discussions, short content videos, and in-video quizzes/assignments. Asynchronous teaching benefits you and your students!
![Panopto Screenshot](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2022-01/panopto.png?itok=g_wo97Kh)
Panopto In-Video Quizzes and Assignments
Watch Tutorials![Canvas Quiz Screenshot](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2022-01/canvas%20quiz.png?itok=OwpHew-n)
Canvas Quizzes and Exams
Open Canvas Quizzes Guide![Asynchronous teaching guide syllabus](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2022-01/Asynch%20teaching.png?itok=vRqlUJ_h)
Teaching Asynchronously
Open Asynch Teaching GuideIn-Person Policies & Practices
Review the most up-to-date policies on in-person teaching from UMD.
- COVID-19 Information for UMD
- Classroom Disruption Advisory from the Office of Student Conduct
- TLTC Keep Teaching Policies and Practices
- Integrating Zoom into your In-Person Class
Who to Contact
- Teaching questions email SmithTeach@umd.edu
- Canvas questions email OTL-edtech@umd.edu
- Video or Graphic Design Support Form