Welcome to the Instructional Continuity Quick Guide!

To transition your class from face-to-face to online, the following resources will help you get started.

Steps to Take Before Transition

1. Get Your Course Set Up on Canvas
   • 1.1 - Logging In & Getting Acquainted with Canvas
   • 1.2 - Set Up Your Course Structure
   • 1.7 - Check the Student View
   • 1.8 - Publish & Unpublish As Needed
2. Decide How You'll Communicate with Students

What to Do During Transition

1. Get in Touch with Your Students and Let Them Know
2. Move Your Content & Resources to Canvas
3. Move Office Hours Online with Zoom
4. Record Lectures Using Panopto

Assignments & Grading

1. Create Assignments, Quizzes & Discussions on Canvas
2. Share Grades and Feedback with Students via Canvas

Additional Resources

• Add Virtual Simulations to Your Course with Labster
• Add Proctoring to Your Online Assessments with Proctorio

Get Help

• Colleagues: Consider reaching out to a fellow faculty member who you know is familiar with online teaching and Canvas for advice.
• College Support: Reach out to your local Instructional Technologist, Instructional Designer and DE Coordinator for support.
• Canvas Support
  • Put in a ticket anytime: https://smccdhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us Links to an external site.
  • Call or Text: 844-505-4565 (Available Monday-Friday 9AM-9PM)
  • Live Chat with Canvas Support: https://cases.canvaslms.com/liveagentchat Links to an external site.
• Help for Students
  • SMCCCD COVID-19 Hotline (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm): (650) 574-6650
  • Canvas Support (Anytime): Put in a ticket: https://smccdhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us Links to an external site.
  • Canvas Phone Support (Monday-Friday 9am-9pm): 1-844-505-4565
  • Live Chat with Canvas Support: https://cases.canvaslms.com/liveagentchat Links to an external site.
  • Zoom & Student Email Support - http://mysmccd.helpserve.com/Tickets/Submit Links to an external site.
  • WebSMART, Canvas, Student Email & Google Apps Support Resources Links to an external site.