Guidance for students attending remotely

With the implementation of hybrid classroom technologies on MSU’s campus, all University classrooms now have the ability to stream your course to remote students. While the choice to do this remains with each instructor, if you do choose to stream the course to students as an option you may want to provide some specific guidance for your expectations about how they will notify you, what are acceptable reasons for attending remotely, and what information should they be aware of when attending remotely.

This course is being offered as a face-to-face learning experience. Given the uncertainty of the pandemic, we are {RECORDING AND/OR LIVE-STREAMING} each session of the course. In certain circumstances, it may be necessary for individual students to remain out of the classroom during the in-person sessions. If that is the case, the course will be available at {LINK, PASS-CODE and TIME}

In this class the following reasons will be considered valid causes for remote attendance:

List any or all of the considerations that are acceptable reasons for your students to attend remotely. Indicate whether or not your list is comprehensive. Consider including:

  • Doctor’s Note
  • RCPD VISA
  • Notice of quarantine for student / house-mate / parent / child / partner
  • Notice of close contact (e.g. work, class, MSU or Ingham Co. notice etc)
  • Illness pending test
  • Illness
  • Other

To request remote access to class, contact {XXXX} at {XXXX} within {XX} hours of class.

If you will be gaining access to a live-stream, I will provide you with the access information prior to class. You {ARE / ARE NOT} permitted to share this access information with others.  You must login using a computer that has a stable internet connection, is located in a safe and quiet location, and has a microphone, webcam, and speakers or headphones. 

If you will be gaining access to a recording, I will provide you access once the video is available. You {ARE / ARE NOT} permitted to share this access information with others. 

Scott Schopieray

Dr. Scott Schopieray is the Assistant Dean for Academic and Research Technology in the College of Arts & Letters at Michigan State University. He is a core team member of the Enhanced Digital Learning Initiative (EDLI) where he focuses on institutional strategy, motivation to teach with technology, and technological structures to support digital teaching and learning. Dr. Schopieray is also Associate Director of MESH Research, a center focusing on the future of digital scholarly publishing.