Deliver Online
Synchronous Learning Tools
eClass provides supplementary tools that create opportunities for real-time engagement and interaction for a contemporary teaching and learning experience.
- Synchronous and Asynchronous Teaching
Online learning presents a unique opportunity to engage students across time and place, to interact with students in real time (synchronous) or each working independently on their own time and in their own place (asynchronously).
Course Communication Tools
eClass offers a range of communication tools for you to connect with your student base and keep them informed.
- Course Announcements
Looking to send an email or get important information to your students? Learn how to use the eClass Announcements Forum. - Forums
Discussion forums on eClass can be used for course announcements or to facilitate discussion amongst students and/or instructors. Learn more here. - Messaging
Besides using the forum, you can connect with your entire class through eClass messages, a feature similar to SMS messaging. Learn more here. - Alternatives to Emailing Students
Discover alternatives to connecting with your students including sending messages in BearTracks, or via Google Groups. - Engaging and Managing Your Class
Learn strategies for creating an effective learning environment online and in person.
Remote Delivery
With our variety of tools and support available, moving your courses to remote delivery can be a seamless experience. Discover everything you need to get started with the process here.
- Online Lectures Overview
Several centrally supported online lecture tools are available at UAlberta to add live discussion and dynamic interaction. Get started in shifting your classes online. - Participating in Online Classes (For Students)
Get the rundown on how to successfully participate in classes remotely. Find everything from how to submit assignments online, to taking exams and more. - Hybrid Classrooms
A hybrid classroom is a learning space equipped with the ability to stream a class for online learning. - *NEW* Student Geographical Region Information
Students will can join online classes from different time zones and the Student Geographical Region Information report provides region information to instructors. - Training: Tools for Online Classes and Conferencing
Select training from available topics, including: Zoom, Google Meet, and YuJa for eClass.
Yuja
YuJa is an enterprise-wide media streaming service that integrates with eClass to allow recording, uploading, and embedding of videos and provides a number of advanced video capabilities for instructors including: a personal video library, video editing, in-video quizzing, in-video usage tracking, and the ability to automatically pull in Zoom meeting recordings.
- YuJa 101: Intro to the Media Streaming Service for Instructors Video
Watch the video training session to learn about YuJa, the UofA’s new media streaming service. - Adding the YuJa Enterprise Media Platform to a Course
Learn how instructors can add the YuJa video integration into their course. - Using the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform
This article outlines the main functions available for instructors using the YuJa enterprise video platform.
Zoom
A synchronous presentation tool that allows instructors to use video, audio, and screen sharing to interact with students, Zoom is even integrated with eClass.
- Using Zoom (for Instructors)
Get started with using Zoom’s main functions. This system is integrated with eClass to facilitate management and provide easy access to recordings. - Zoom and eClass
Discover how to create and launch Zoom meetings directly through your eClass course. - Zoom Meeting Preferences
Follow these step-by-step instructions to adjust your Zoom meeting preferences to suit your needs. - Digital Office Hours
Discover how you can set up digital office hours using Zoom. - UAlberta Zoom Backgrounds
The Virtual Background feature in Zoom allows you to display an image or video as your background during a Zoom Meeting. - Best Practice for Teaching with Zoom
Learn about the basics of Zoom, how to keep students engaged, and best practices for teaching with Zoom. - Zoom: Set-up, Security and Solutions
There are some simple steps you can take to ensure your Zoom room is more secure. - Zoom Webinar Setup
Get support setting up your zoom webinar for a teaching or business event.
Google Meet
Designed for live online video meetings with multiple users, this Google tool was built for collaboration and is available to all UAlberta members.
- Using Google Meet
Discover all you can do with Google’s video chat platform, including integration features with Google Calendar and Gmail. - Embedding Google Drive Files in eClass
Easily embed Google Drive files, including videos, into your eClass course. Learn more here. - Digital Office Hours
Discover how you can set up digital office hours using Google Calendar and Meet by creating calendar appointment blocks. - Best Practice for Teaching with Google Meet
Learn about the basics of Meet, how to keep students engaged, and best practices for teaching with Meet.