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Tips for Conducting Online / Remote Synchronous Sessions

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Last Revised 04/23/25 by TJS

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Conducting remote live, remote, synchronous class sessions using video conference software -- such as WebEx, Teams, or Collaborate Ultra -- can be a daunting task (Boland & Major, 2021). Below are some tips and strategies for designing and facilitating online synchronous sessions, specifically in Online Synchronous (OS), Online Blended (OB), and In-Person Remote (PR) course modalities.

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Guest Access to HuskyCT Courses through NetID Account Sponsorship

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Last revised on 4/16/2025 by DSM

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Several situations exist in which individuals without an official UConn NetID may need HuskyCT guest access. Some faculty will need to begin planning and building their courses in HuskyCT before they have received their official NetID. Other faculty teaching online may need to add guests lecturers or facilitators to their online courses. University ITS has a process in place to address most of these situations.

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Best Practices and Expectations for Online Teaching at UConn

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Last revised: 04/16/2025 by DSM

(Adapted from "Best Practices and Expectations for Online Teaching”  at Penn State.)

Teaching in an online environment is different from teaching in a face-to-face classroom.  Let's look at some best practices and expectations for your online teaching at UConn.  

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Remote In-Person Proctoring for Online Courses

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Last revised: 04/16/2025 by DSM

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Fully online courses may still require in-person proctoring to administer exams and verify student identities. However, online learners are often geographically dispersed—regionally, nationally, or even internationally—making travel to a central testing site impractical or unfeasible. In such cases, in-person testing remains a viable option, provided certain factors are taken into account. This article provides guidance on approving alternate proctoring locations as a flexible and effective solution.

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Faculty Resources for Teaching Online at UConn

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Last modified: 04/16/2025 by DSM

This post is a resource for faculty teaching online graduate and certificate programs as well as the various staff and administrators who support these programs. It is intended to provide information and guidance around roles and procedures that will help faculty be most effective in preparing to design, develop and teach online.

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Using Student Preview as You Teach: What Do My Students See?

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Last revised: 2/19/2025 by HRB.

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The Student Preview feature in HuskyCT (Blackboard) allows instructors to experience their course exactly as a student would. This ensures that the course design, functionality, and content are as intended, helping to identify and correct potential issues before students access the course. You will begin by locating and selecting the “Student Preview” button near the top-right corner of the course site as shown in the image below.
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Proctoring Options for Online Exams

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Last revised 3/4/2025 by KK

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UConn provides several proctoring solutions to help faculty administer online exams securely and effectively. These options are designed to accommodate different class sizes, course requirements, and testing scenarios. The three main proctoring options available for online faculty members include Respondus LockDown Browser + Monitor, Respondus LockDown Browser + Instructor Live Proctoring, and ProctorU. Each of these services offers different levels of proctoring, integration, and support.

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Online Proctoring with ProctorU

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Last revised 4/7/2025 by DSM

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Maintaining academic integrity in all UConn courses, including online/blended courses, is important. Key concerns include ensuring that:

  1. The student enrolled in the course is the same individual completing the assessments (authentication).
  2. Assessment administration adheres to the faculty-prescribed rules (cheating deterrence and detection).

ProctorU is one of the online proctoring platforms UConn eCampus provides to uphold academic integrity in remote assessments, allowing faculty enhanced security for online exams.

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Using a Token Economy to Promote Equity & Learning

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Last updated 11/1/2024 by KK

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A token economy or late bank system allows instructors to provide deadline flexibility to students, eliminating the need for instructors to adjudicate excuses. This type of structure flexibility enhances student learning, reduces stress, and promotes equity.

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Collaborative (Group) Learning Online

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Last revised 9/12/2024 by jap

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Collaborative learning, also known as group learning, is an opportunity for students to develop higher-order cognitive skills, promote connections and community, and engage with different perspectives. To facilitate student collaboration online, it requires designing the activity as well as selecting the best technology to connect students.

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