Online Learning and Teaching

Resources and guides for faculty teaching online or hybrid courses at Bowdoin, including best practices and strategies for remote student engagement.

Categories (9)

Zoom for Teaching

Guides for faculty and instructors using Zoom for synchronous class meetings, student engagement, and accessible online teaching.
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Panopto

Guides for recording, editing, and sharing video content using Panopto, Bowdoin's media hosting platform. Includes recording, media library management, and Canvas embedding.
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Learning and Teaching Tools

Additional academic technology tools for faculty, including collaboration, annotation, survey, and discussion tools to support course delivery and student engagement.
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iPads for Learning and Teaching

Guides for faculty and students using iPads for teaching and learning at Bowdoin, including the DExC iPad mini, classroom activities, annotation, and Canvas on iPad.
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Website Creation

Guides for faculty creating course or research websites using Bowdoin's supported web platforms, including domain setup and content management systems.
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Virtual Workstations

Access cloud-based virtual desktops at Bowdoin to run Windows lab software from any device, on or off campus, using the Windows App or a web browser.
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Jupyterhub

Guides for accessing and using Bowdoin's JupyterHub service for interactive computing, data analysis, and Python-based coursework.
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R Studio Server Pro

Guides for accessing and using the RStudio Server Pro web interface for statistical computing and data analysis in Bowdoin courses.
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Accessibility

Guidance on creating accessible course materials and digital content, including captioning, alt text, document accessibility, and assistive technology resources for instructors.
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Overview of Tools for Learning and Teaching

A reference overview of the technology available to support learning and teaching at Bowdoin. Describes Canvas as the central learning management system in a hub-and-spoke model and lists the most widely used tools organized by common purpose, such as assessment, discussion, collaboration, video creation, and web conferencing. Applies to Bowdoin faculty, students, and staff.