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For these, log in to Blackboard, and go to course site page. 3.2.3 Make sure to have full Wi-Fi signal to avoid any
Recorded lectures will typically be larger in size and in interruption or lagging during the online course. Avoid
compressed format (.zip files). Save the PowerPoint slides connecting to free and open WiFi. Don’t use mobile data to
to laptop and begin the slide show for the recording to avoid bad audio quality and delay in video streaming.
play. Watch the pre-recorded lecture ahead of live session
and note down any questions and queries. 3.2.4 Check computer settings to ensure that audio and
video work well.
2.1.2.3 Further, the instructor may have created a couple of
questions to respond to before the live session, based on 3.2.5 Advise family and ask for their support to provide the
the recorded lectures. Students should respond to them right space and a quiet environment for distance learning.
on Blackboard ahead of the class or by the deadline set by 3.2.6 Silence mobile during the online meeting.
the instructor.
3.2.7 Make sure you follow the online class through a
2.1.2.4 Take some time to read through each of the desktop or laptop computer, not a smartphone.
previous discussion post responses before writing your
own response. Submitting an answer or question that 3.2.8 Refer to the class schedules, the lecture will run as per
is obviously similar to a classmate’s response indicates usual course timeline. Be on time to avoid disruption and
to the instructor that you haven’t paid attention to the to affect the smooth of the meeting. Attendances will be
conversation thus far. Building upon a classmate’s thought registered as usual at the beginning and during the online
or attempting to add something new to the conversation lecture.
will show your instructor you’ve been paying attention. 3.2.9 Don’t take screenshots or photos or video of others
3. GUIDELINES FOR COURSE SESSIONS – FACULTY AND during the online meeting while they are in private spaces
STUDENTS and/or without their knowledge and consent. Remember
this is illegal and against the University’s Rules of Conduct.
Online distance learning courses are delivered via the
Internet using an ADU- supported Learning Management 3.2.10 Note that you will have the same opportunity to
System (LMS). The IMTS Backup Policy applies to backup meet your instructor online during office hours as usual.
for the e-learning environment, including digital contents, 4. GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS
recorded lectures, recordings of presentations, etc. No on-
campus meetings are required. Faculty-student interaction 4.1 Course assessment: Colleges have developed course
and delivery of course content is achieved fully-distanced. assessment strategies and instruments which meet the
Through regular effective contact, instructor and students course learning outcomes, suitable for distance learning.
interact to complete assignments and assessments and to Recognizing differences between courses, different
demonstrate achievement of Course Learning Outcomes. assessment methods may be used across different
courses, such as individual and group projects, open-book
3.1 Faculty should: examinations, online presentations and case studies etc.
3.1.1 Define and implement strategies for keeping students 4.2 Online proctored assessment: Online proctored
engaged throughout the session. assessment, in similar fashion to a typical examination with
3.1.2 Actively engage students using defined strategies, an invigilator, will be necessary for some courses. ADU
for example, synchronous chats, interactive in-class has set a maximum of 45% online proctored exams and
assignments, asynchronous discussions, quizzes, direct quizzes for any course, with the exception of mathematics
questions etc. and statistics courses which can be greater than 45%.
In preparation for online assessments students must
3.1.3 End and recap each class session by summarizing download the Respondus Lockdown Browser to a desktop
main points, and introducing next session highlights. or laptop computer with either a Windows or Mac operating
3.2 Students should: system. Tablets or mobile device may not be used. Students
will also need either a built-in camera, or a separate USB
3.2.1 For scheduled live, interactive sessions, log in to webcam.
Microsoft Office 365 with ADU username and password.
Meetings will be recorded by the instructor ONLY for 4.3 Grading policy: Courses are subject to the usual Abu
educational and statistic purposes. Attendances will be Dhabi University letter grading system and the GPA and
documented as usual. CGPA calculations.
3.2.2 Ensure the space around is quiet so you are able to 4.4 Oral assessments: All oral examinations, presentations,
follow and participate in your online meeting, lecture, review capstones and thesis defense will be required to be
or assignment without background noise or distraction. presented virtually by the students.

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