Remote Teaching Resources Available
In response to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Northwestern University will be holding on-ground (face-to-face) classes remotely for, at a minimum, the first three weeks of the Spring Quarter. The Office of Distance Learning has created a Remote Teaching page with resources to assist instructors in converting their course content for use in the Canvas Learning Management System and teaching their courses online.Mission of the Office of Distance Learning
The mission of the Office of Distance Learning at SPS is to collaborate with SPS faculty and industry experts to design academically rigorous and engaging programs for the School’s online students. DL staff also contribute to digital learning initiatives across the University.
What We Do
SPS Distance Learning staff collaborate with faculty on all aspects of online course design including: assistance with development of course goals and learning objectives; design of learning assets—instructional content, readings, simulations, instructional videos, discussion forums, assessments, infographics—that help students achieve the learning outcomes for the course; alignment of course resources and assessments with course goals and learning objectives; recommendation of technology options and support instructors and students with these technologies; accessibility of course assets; training for faculty who are new to online teaching and learning; and project planning.