Overview: Teaching in Spring 2023 (For Instructors)

At a Glance

Classes for Spring 2023 will primarily be held in-person. A small number of fully online courses may be offered. In-person and fully online scenarios are outlined below.

Spring In-Person Courses

In-person courses that take place in MIT Sloan classrooms (E62, E52, and E51) will be live-streamed and recorded by Sloan Technology Services (STS) for all class “lecture” sessions for the entire term.

• Livestreams are a one-way learning experience (with audio and video). This means remote students can watch and listen to your class in real time, but they cannot participate.
• Livestreams and recordings are hidden from students in Canvas by default.
• Students can request access to a livestream or classroom recording if absent from class.
• To share your livestream/recording, see How to Share a Livestream and Classroom Recording in Canvas.

To learn more, refer to the FAQ: Livestreaming and Classroom Recordings.

For information on remote guest speakers, simulations, and special AV needs, refer to Part 4: Prepare Your Classroom Technology in the Term Start Checklist.

What happens if an instructor tests positive for COVID or does not feel well and is unsure of their COVID status before getting tested?

• The Office of Teaching and Learning recommends creating a contingency plan in the event you’re unable to teach a class session due to illness.
  • The best solution is to identify a replacement instructor who can teach the class session on your behalf.
  • If a replacement is unavailable, you may request a remote class session by completing the Hybrid/Remote Session Request Form assuming you are well enough to do so (e.g., COVID-positive, but asymptomatic). Once this is filled out and submitted, the Office of Teaching and Learning will coordinate with Sloan Technology Services to set up the necessary support.
• For more information, refer to:
  • The Office of Teaching and Learning’s policies and documentation.
  • MIT NOW to learn what to do if you have Covid-19 symptoms, test positive, or are a close contact.

Helpful Guides for Students

We recommend sharing the following resources with students who may need to attend your in-person course remotely:

• Overview: Learning in Spring 2023 (For Students)
• How to Request Access to Livestream or Classroom Recording as a Student
• How to Join a Classroom Livestream and View a Classroom Recording as a Student

Spring Online Courses

Any fully-online Spring course will use Zoom.

• Schedule your class sessions using the Zoom LTI Pro in Canvas.
  • To learn more, refer to the How to Schedule Zoom Meetings in Your Canvas Course.
  • To learn how to invite a guest or guest speaker to a class session hosted on Zoom, refer to How to Invite a Guest or Guest Speaker to a Class Session via Zoom.

Helpful Guides for Remote Students

We recommend sharing the following resources with students in your fully remote course:

• How to Join a Zoom Meeting from a Canvas Course