As a result of McMaster’s recent announcement to suspend face-to-face classes and offer alternative assessments, the MacPherson Institute is offering a variety of virtual and online supports, resources and consultations to assist instructors as they adjust their courses and evaluations for end-of-term.
Visit the Instructional Continuity website to explore various helpful resources about online teaching and alternative assessment, as well as a list of Frequently Asked Questions that are continuously updated.
Below is a list of the upcoming workshops and meetings to assist with transitioning to online programming and alternative assessment.
SUPPORT SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, MARCH 17 MacPherson Virtual Drop-in Consultation (WebEx)
Date: Tuesday, March 17 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. We are hosting virtual drop-in consultation sessions.
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Course Continuity Training *ONLINE* This workshop is intended for educators seeking assistance and resources to move courses online to allow students to complete the current academic term.
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: *ONLINE*
Meetings will be started at the indicated time in the channels called:
Facilitators: Christa Morrison, Greg Wohl, Eu-Gene Ng, Yaser Haddara, Ian Bruce, Mohamed Bakr, Sylvie Tanu Halim
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 MacPherson Virtual Drop-in Consultation (WebEx)
Date: Wednesday, March 18 Time: 10:00am – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. We are hosting virtual drop-in consultation sessions.
Technology Enhanced Training *ONLINE* This workshop is intended for educators seeking assistance and resources to move courses online to allow students to complete the current academic term.
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Location: *ONLINE*
*For questions about this session please email Christa Morrison at morric17@mcmaster.ca or message Christa on Microsoft Teams.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19 MacPherson Virtual Drop-in Consultation (WebEx)
Date: Thursday, March 19 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm We are hosting virtual drop-in consultation sessions.
SUPPORT CONTACTS Additionally, a list of MacPherson Institute contacts who can assist with supports for teaching solutions and instructional continuity within each faculty has been developed. If you have questions that might pertain to specific areas, please refer to the following list:
DeGroote School of Business Christa Morrison: morric17@mcmaster.ca Joanne Kehoe: kehoej@mcmaster.ca
Faculty of Humanities Elliot Storm: storme@mcmaster.ca Jenny Blaney: blaney@mcmaster.ca
Faculty of Science Kris Knorr: knorrk@mcmaster.ca Katrina Espanol-Miller: espanok@mcmaster.ca
Faculty of Social Science Stephanie Verkoeyen: verkoeys@mcmaster.ca Erin Allard: allarde@mcmaster.ca
Faculty of Engineering Christa Morrison: morric17@mcmaster.ca Melec Zeadin: zeadinm2@mcmaster.ca
Faculty of Health Sciences Rebecca Taylor: taylor10@mcmaster.ca Julia Evanovitch: evanovjm@mcmaster.ca
We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to assist with many requests in real-time under these unique and evolving circumstances.
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