1. Teaching a live/synchronous class using video conferencing, such as the Zoom, Canvas Conferences, Google Hangouts Meet and/or
2. Delivering your class asynchronously using the SJSU Learning Management System, Canvas.

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Host a live session using Zoom

You can schedule a virtual meeting using the Zoom video conferencing application. This will allow you to present a lecture online at the same time your class is scheduled.

• Instructor Equipment Needed

  • Computer with a microphone (required) and webcam (optional)

• Student Equipment Needed

  •  

    Computer, tablet or smartphone
• Steps to Implement

  • Option 1 - From the Zoom Website

    1. Create a Zoom session via https://sjsu.zoom.us/.
    2. Send an announcement or email [pdf] to your classlist announcing the virtual class session and including the URL to join.
    3. Record your Zoom session, so students who can’t join in real time can watch it later.

    Option 2 - From within Canvas

    1. On the left navigation menu of the Canvas course, a Zoom link appears.
    2. Click on the Authenticate button.
    3. Click on the Schedule a Session button and enter the session details.
    4. Finally, click Save.
    5. When the session is created, it will (1) send a Canvas inbox message to all students with the meeting details. This information also gets forwarded out to the email linked to Canvas, (2) adds the session on the Canvas course calendar, (3) adds the session to the Canvas Syllabus page, and (4) adds the session in the students' To Do List.
• Additional Resources
  • 1. eCampus Zoom Webpage
    2. In-Meeting tips to regain control of a Zoom session
    3. Comprehensive Guide to Educating Through Zoom
    4. Tips and Tricks for Teachers Educating on Zoom
    5. Tips and Tricks for Administrators and Staff
    6. Zoom Handout for Students [pdf]
    7. Student Tips for Participating in Online Learning
    8. Live Training, Recorded Training, and Zoom Meetings for Education Training
    9. Free Remote Teacher Training Webinars - Educators can sign up and find available times/dates.

Host a live session using Canvas Conferences

You can schedule a virtual meeting using the built-in Canvas video conferencing application. This will allow you to present a lecture online at the same time your class is scheduled. 

• Instructor Equipment Needed

  • Computer with a microphone (required) and webcam (optional)

• Student Equipment Needed

  •  

    Computer, tablet or smartphone
• Steps to Implement
  • 1. Create a Canvas Conference Session by clicking on Conferences from the left navigation menu of the Canvas course.
    2. An announcement is automatically sent to all students in the Canvas course.
    3. Start the session.
    4. Canvas Conference Recordings are only available within the Canvas course for 14 days.
• Additional Resources
  • Canvas Conferences

Host a live session using Google Hangouts Meet

You can schedule a virtual meeting using the Google Hangouts Meet video conferencing application. This will allow you to present a lecture online at the same time your class is scheduled. 

• Instructor Equipment Needed

  • Computer with a microphone (required) and webcam (optional)

• Student Equipment Needed

  •  

    Computer, tablet or smartphone
• Steps to Implement
  • 1. From within Canvas (step by step guide [pdf])
       1. Create an announcement.
       2. Click on the rich content editor.
       3. Click on Google Hangouts Meet.
       4. Authenticate and a session is created.
       5. Add additional details and send.
    2. From outside Canvas
       1. Create a session.
    3. Send an announcement, Canvas email, or email to your classlist/group announcing the virtual class session and including the URL to join.
    4. Record your session, so students/others who can’t join in real time can watch it later.
• Additional Resources

  • Google Hangouts Meet

Deliver your class asynchronously using Canvas

All courses at SJSU are provided with a Canvas course shell. Canvas will allow you to post announcements, share files, create assignments, host discussions, conduct chats, and continue communication with your students.

• Instructor Equipment Needed

  • Computer, tablet or smartphone

• Student Equipment Needed

  • Computer, tablet or smartphone

• Steps to Implement
  • 1. Log into SJSU Canvas via https://sjsu.instructure.com.
    2. Access the course from the Canvas Dashboard.
    3. Publish the Course, so students have immediate access.
    4. (Optional) Adjust the visibility of your Canvas course so students who have not enrolled yet can view it. 
    5. Add Files to your Canvas course (e.g., PowerPoints, documents, etc...)
    6. Post an announcement to your students.
    7. Create discussions for students to interact online.
    8. Create assignments, so you students can submit materials online.
    9. Grade assignments online using Speedgrader and the online gradebook to provide timely feedback.
• Additional Resources
  • 1. Canvas QuickStart Video: Brief video that goes through the steps of getting started with Canvas.
    2. eCampus Canvas Webpage

Additional Option - Record a lecture 

Camtasia allows you to easily record your on-screen activity or upload high definition quality videos, customize and edit content, and share your videos with viewers on nearly any device. You can create video tutorials of your screen and add effects such as animations, sounds, or quizzes. You can record demonstrations, such as labs.

• Instructor Equipment Needed

  • Camtasia license; computer, microphone, (required) and webcam (optional)

• Student Equipment Needed

  • Computer, tablet or smartphone

• Steps to Implement
  • 1. Request a Camtasia license.
    2. Download and install the software on your computer.
    3. Review the resources to get started in the self-paced Mastering Camatasia Online Canvas Course.
• Additional Resources
  • 1. Camtasia QuickStart Video: Brief video that goes through the steps of getting started with Camtasia.
    2. eCampus Camtasia Webpage

Additional Option - Conduct a Virtual Lab

If unable to conduct a lab in a physical space, there are opportunities to provide online simulations.  California State University instructors can add Labster simulations into their learning management system course. View the CSU Labster page for information on access, training and setting up Labster for your course.  eCampus has access to the software Mathematica, which can be used for visualization activities. In addition, there are other open-source/free resources.

• Instructor Equipment Needed

  • Computer with Internet connection and web browser

• Student Equipment Needed

  • Computer, depending on the lab a tablet or smartphone may be used

• Steps to Implement

  • Locate your content area.

    1. CSU Lab Innovations with Technology
       1. Biology
       2. Chemstry
       3. Earth/Environmental Science
       4. Engineering
       5. Math
       6. Physics
    2. Merlot
       1. Mathematics and Statistics
       2. Science and Technology
    3. Select and review available virtual lab simulations
    4. Post the link in your Canvas course.
• Additional Resources

  • Curated list of virtual lab applications

Additional Option - Add Media Resources

A wide variety of online video resources exist that can supplement the resources already available in your course. The resources noted below are accessible through your SJSUOne credentials. They are available for both you and your students to access for free.

• Instructor Equipment Needed

  • Computer with Internet connection and web browser

• Student Equipment Needed

  • Computer, tablet or smartphone and web browser

• Steps to Implement
  • 1. LinkedIn Learning (Video courses taught by industry experts)
       1. Log into https://one.sjsu.edu/.
       2. Search for LinkedIn Learning.
       3. Access LinkedIn Learning to select and review content.
       4. Post the URL for the content in your Canvas course.
    2. Kanopy (SJSU streaming video collections)
       1. Log into https://sjsu.kanopy.com/.
       2. Search and select content.
       3. Copy and paste the link for the streaming media in your Canvas course.

Canvas Studio

Canvas Studio is a video creation and editing tool that's found right in Canvas. Use it to create screencasts, webcam recordings and interactive video quizzes. It's easy to add your videos to Canvas announcements, assignments, pages, or quizzes. You can also adhere to accessibility standards by captioning your videos in Canvas Studio.

• How do I access Canvas Studio?

  • You can access Canvas Studio in the Global Navigation bar on Canvas or in any course you teach. If you don’t see it in the left hand menu, click settings, then navigation, and enable Studio.

• How do I record on Canvas Studio?

  • These resources will guide you on how to record using Canvas Studio. 

    How do I record a Canvas Studio screen capture video?

    How do I record a Canvas Studio video using a webcam?

• How can I add captions to my video?

  • After recording a video in Canvas Studio or uploading a video file, click on the video, click on captions, select the language and request the captions. Canvas Studio will generate them. Then you can edit and publish them.

    This video tutorial shows how to create captions in Canvas Studio.

• How can I create a Canvas Studio video quiz?

  • Canvas Studio video quizzes are great for no or low-stakes assessments. Your questions pop up on the screen as the video is being watched. You can create them from any video on Canvas studio. For more information, view How to create a Canvas Studio video quiz.

• How can I add annotations to a Canvas Studio video? 

  • Annotations are text that come up on the screen as a video is being watched, as seen in this screenshot: 

    

    Use annotations to draw your students’ attention to a key point or add content about a topic. This resource guides you through how to add annotations to a Canvas Studio video.

TidyUP: File Cleanup Tool for Canvas

TidyUP is a fast and easy way to check for and delete unused files and pages in Canvas.  TidyUP makes it easy to identify unpublished pages, delete outdated content and remove empty folders in Canvas. Here is how to use TidyUP.

Hypothesis Annotation Tool

Hypothesis is an open, interoperable annotation layer over digital content. Simply put, annotating all knowledge. Hypothesis is a conversation layer over the entire web that works everywhere, without needing implementation by any underlying site. View the Hypothesis resource page for more information.

GoReact Video Feedback Tool

GoReact is an app to give feedback on student videos.  Getting feedback from others can accelerate your progress when you’re trying to learn something new or improve your skills. GoReact is an online video feedback tool for teaching skills. View the GoReact resource page for more information.