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At a Glance
Classes for Spring 2024 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.
Note: Recitations are NOT recorded by default. STS can livestream and record recitations upon request by the teaching team.
What happens if an instructor is unable to teach a class session due to illness?
- 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:
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:
