This document lists questions commonly encountered by instructors. Instructors are also strongly encouraged to read through the Instruction FAQ for Students on the Office of the Registrar website, which also provides up-to-date information but focuses on the students’ perspective on instructional issues.
Helpful guides and strategies for remote teaching can be found on the Keep Teaching website, along with links to important updates and communications as they become available.
The online resources for Reading & Composition instructors includes a good deal of information of general interest.
For further general ongoing updates on the campus response to the COVID-19 pandemic, see this campus listing of resources and support.
Note: Campus administration announced on 3/16/2021 that for the Fall 2021 semester most classes would be taught in person. The exceptions are classes with enrollment of 200 or more, classes already designed and approved as online courses, and classes that receive permission to be taught remotely during Fall 2021. All plans announced 3/16/2021 are subject to change as public health or other conditions necessitate.
A second message on 4/14/2021 provided more information about Fall 2021 planning and links for those who wish to request an exception from in-person instruction. The EVCP’s office encourages all instructors to review this Remote Accommodations Guidance for Instruction which includes an overview of exceptions to the default in-person modality, and notes on temporary shifts to emergency remote instruction, and exams. Instructors who need to request an exception should read the guidance document and the detailed Exception to In-person Instruction: Process document.
A message on 7/12/2021 provided information about the Fall 2021 remote proctoring policy for exams. All instructors who intend to use remote proctoring should read the instructor responsibilities and best practices and are encouraged to attend an important 1 hour remote informational session on August 18, 2021, 5-6 pm. The link to the RSVP form is in the Cal Message.