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  • Learn Anywhere: Montana State University, In-person, virtual, blended, and online learning and instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic

Montana State University is closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. See MSU's COVID-19 Updates.
About Us: The Learn Anywhere page helps faculty at Montana State University in Bozeman navigate their teaching mission during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Spring 2021 Course Delivery

There are four main course delivery modalities for Spring 2021:

Face to Face or In-Person

These classes meet in a physical classroom on campus during defined days and times listed in MyInfo.

Online Synchronous

Course is fully online and has specific meeting days and times.

Online Asynchronous

Course is fully online without standard meeting times.

Blended – Online and Onsite Classes

Blended courses include both online and face-to-face components.

Learn more about Spring 2021 course delivery.

Tips for Course Delivery

Internet/Online Asynchronous

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Faculty and students engage with course materials without a specific meeting time.

Internet/Online Synchronous

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Students and faculty meet at a specific time and participate in real time using web conferencing technology. Sometimes called "virtual."

Blended

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Offered partially via remote platforms (internet/online) but with a significant portion conducted in-person.
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Classroom Safety

Learn more about:

Face CoveringsSocial Distancing
Clean 'Cat Kits

MSU-Supported Tools for Online and Blended Teaching

How do I know which tool to use?

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Brightspace

MSU's learning management system.

Learn more about Brightspace.

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Webex

Webex is a cloud-based video conferencing system for remote meetings and collaboration. Users can share screens, files and video.

Learn more about Webex.

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TechSmith

A lecture capture tool, i.e., a technology that records live instruction and makes it available digitally for later viewing/listening.

Learn more about TechSmith.

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Microsoft Teams

Chat, meet, call and collaborate all in one place, no matter where you are.

Learn more about Microsoft Teams

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Respondus

Respondus is a tool for creating and managing exams that can be published directly to Brightspace.

Learn more about Respondus.

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Remote Computer Labs

Remote Computer Labs provide virtual access to the software applications students need in order to complete their studies.

Learn more about Remote Computer Labs.

Detailed information about MSU-supported technology tools and resources  

Classroom Lecture Technology

Connect with students via Webex or Microsoft Teams in MSU classrooms. Create Techsmith videos there too.

Classroom Lecture Technology Webpage

Trainings

Upcoming

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Recordings

View this extensive collection of recorded trainings by the Center for Faculty Excellence, Renne Library and others.

Previously recorded trainings

Faculty Helping Faculty

Talk over online and blended teaching with your colleagues.

Faculty Helping Faculty Webpage

Best Practices

Make It Easy to Be Flexible

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Be prepared to accommodate students who have to miss class due to illness.

Copyright

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Best practices for fair use in the academic environment, including online.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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In this webinar recording hosted by the Center for Organizational Responsibility and Advancement (CORA), Drs. Frank Harris III and J. Luke Wood propose equity-minded teaching and learning strategies for diverse college learners in online courses. (video 1 hr 25 min)

All Best Practices

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A listing of best practices for use in developing online, virtual and blended courses. Topics range from communication to assessment, from delivering content to accessibility.

Special Considerations in the Online Environment

Assessment

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Exams can be challenging in an online instruction situation. However, there are ways to minimize academic misconduct while still ensuring that the exam accurately reflects student learning.

Teaching Labs

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Strategies and how-tos for online lab activities.

Encouraging Active Learning

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Support active learning among students during the pandemic
Know the symptoms. Stay home if you are sick

Latest Messages and Updates

1/4/21 Reminder for the Start of the Spring Semester

From MSU President Waded Cruzado.

Jan. 4

12/29/20 Spring Semester 2021: Important Updates for MSU Faculty

Information for preparing for the spring 2021 semester

Dec. 29

12/17/20 Updates for Spring Semester 2021

From MSU President, Waded Cruzado.

Dec. 17

See all MSU COVID-19 Messages and Updates  

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to questions you may have regarding online teaching and learning.

Frequently Asked Questions.

 

Contact Us

On-campus contacts for additional assistance.

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