Faculty Guide to Teaching Remotely
This guide is designed to:
- Organize specific technology needs for the CS department
- Provide easy access to our dedicated instructional support staff
Instructional Tools
Forums
- Piazza - Traditional forum that allows for threaded discussion.
- CampusWire - Modern Forum that features an instant messaging platform.
Assessment & Evaluation
- Gradescope - Excels at managing handwritten assignments.
- Vocareum - Flexible code submission platform
Video Creation & Streaming
- Kaltura Capture - Light software that allows for recording lectures through webcam or desktop.
- BrightSpace Virtual Classroom - Allows for browser-based live streaming with up to 50 participants; includes various instructional features such as saved sessions.
- Zoom - A virtual conferencing software with screen sharing, recording and external participants.
- Camtasia - A fully featured recording software with green screen, video-editing, and desktop recording.
Additional Tools
- BoilerQ - Student queuing tool.
- SSH - Tool to allow for student remote access to CS lab machines.
- SCP - Tool to allow the secure transfer of files to/from the CS lab machines.
- Adobe Creative Cloud - Free access to tool until the end of May.
Teaching Remotely TA Guidelines
TA Guidelines provide instructional guidelines for Teaching Assistants to best assist a remote course. These guidelines discuss :
- Expectations
- Logistics & Course Policies
- Assessments and Grading
- Teaching & Interaction
- Internet Etiquette (Netiquette) & Moderation
Assistance
If you require any assistance, please contact the CS Instructional Support Team: instruction@cs.purdue.edu
- Victory Soe, Instructional Technologist
- Enoch Adu, Instructional Specialist
- Justin Gillingham, Instructional Specialist
Important Websites
Purdue University's response to COVID-19 provides up-to-date information which covers general information, academic queries, and frequently asked questions.
Website for Purdue's Innovative Learning: Teaching Remotely
Business Functions related to travel
For safety concerns related to COVID-19 please contact ehps@purdue.edu