Making the Move to Online

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Author: Emily Farris, Texas Christian University

Here are some ideas as you move your Introduction to American Politics classes online.

Here’s how I’ve moved my class online. I’ve dropped and modified some assignments. I’ve dropped a lecture (sorry media folks…!). I’m extending a lot of grace to myself and students – and encourage everyone to do the same.

I’ve never taught online and I don’t love the idea of narrating my PowerPoints. I will but I’m also finding videos! There’s a lot of good ones. Here’s a few: