Teaching, learning and working in a remote environment present a new way of thinking and doing for many. The following resources are here to help make that transition as smooth - and maybe even fun - as possible.

Resources for All

UCI COVID-19 Updates: UCI’s one-stop shop for all information related to the campus COVID-19 response.
UCI Canvas: The online platform for UCI courses.
Zoom: The online conferencing app that will keep us all connected. Check out this quick tutorial on the interactive platform’s many uses.
Yuja: An online video site where lectures can be uploaded and viewed.
Critical Contacts: As we find our footing in our new remote teaching, learning and working environments, questions and needs will arise. We’ve compiled a list of critical contacts for everything we can think of that you might need; please give us a shout if anything’s been overlooked.

Teaching Remotely

Remote Workshops for Instructors
Check out recordings of past workshops and up-coming opportunities to tailor your courses to a remote environment.

Faculty Coaches
Student Engagement Strategies: Ian Straughn, Anthropology (ian.straughn@uci.edu)
Quizzes, Exams and Assessment Tips: Marek Kaminski, Political Science (mkaminsk@uci.edu)
Lecture Strategy and Production: Kristin Turney, Sociology (kristin.turney@uci.edu)
Adjusting Courses for Remote Success: Gustavo Oliveira, Global and International Studies (gustavo.oliveira@uci.edu)

Additional One-on-One Support:
Janet DiVincenzo, UCI Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation Instructional Designer, is available for one-on-one consultations (contact her at jdivince@uci.edu). Check out her resources for social sciences instructors teaching remotely here.

Instructor Resources

Learning Remotely

As the UCI campus transitions to a remote learning environment, you’re going to start hearing about things like Canvas, Yuja, Examity and other words that sound made-up. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered here with a quick guide on what all of these tools are, how you can use them for success in our new online environment, and where you can go for help.

Speaking of help: Your health and personal well-being are so important to keep in check in this rapidly changing situation. Please know that we are here to help through continued access to critical resources for your emotional, physical, academic and social health. Check out bewell.uci.edu for some amazing resources and know that our social sciences advisors are here for you through live Chat, phone and email.

Student Resources

Working Remotely

As our homes become our new offices, workplace and style will shift, but expectations and productivity shouldn’t (unless your new digs lead to improvement in both, in which case, carry on being awesome).

Learn how to set yourself up for success in our new remote environment – whether that’s your kitchen, home office or decked out coffee table.

Staff Resources

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