In the Beginning- KISS

More the a Rock and Roll band in high heels and makeup.

KISS- Also a 4 letter acronym
(Keep It Simple Sam)

I am borrowing from Kevin Gannon of Grandview University (Des Moines, IA)

The following is from his article in the Chronicle of Higher Education
https://www.chronicle.com/article/How-to-Make-Your-Online-Pivot/248239/

Good Teaching is Good Teaching

"Good pedagogy requires:

• Regular, effective, and compassionate communication with students.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Transparency in course materials, like tests, assignments, and activities."

Keep it as simple, and accessible, as you can.

There are a lot of tools out there. Now is the time to use what you are familiar with. There will be time to learn the nuances of new tools. Keep in mind- any new tool you learn to use is one your students may need to learn also. 

Expect turbulence, change your flight plan accordingly.

Online doesn’t have to mean impersonal.

Talk to the the camera lens, not the computer screen.

In the beginning, KISS:

• Determine your finish line.
• Get to the starting line.
• Use what works for you and your students.
• Take care of yourself.