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LfA Classroom

Connecting Faculty to the Classroom

Answers to many commonly asked questions and other important classroom resources are available below—provided by Digital Learning & Innovation, Center for Teaching & Learning, IS&T’s Learning & Event Technology Services (LETS), and Boston University Medical Campus Educational Technology teams.

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Additional Classroom Information:

  • Faculty may visit LETS Find A Classroom page to learn about the updated layout of any general purpose classroom, as well as the technology package that has been installed for LfA this semester.
  • Each classroom’s page will include links to a general training video for the type of system that has been installed for the room.
  • AV system upgrades will continue until the first day of classes, so any faculty who wish to try the technology package in person before classes start may visit the “prototype room” identified on the classroom page.
  • We strongly suggest that faculty bring their own adapter to the classroom. An adapter guide and handout are available and designed to help faculty identify which adapter is required for their own laptop/room combination.

Classroom Technology Checklist

BU LfA Classroom Checklist

The LfA Classroom Technology Checklist provides a step-by-step list of actions to take prior to entering the classroom as well as detailed guidance for in-classroom activities. Get refresher guidance on adapter, laptop, Bluetooth, Zoom use, and more.

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Teaching with LfA Student Moderators

BU LfA Classroom

Boston University student classroom moderators are available to handle technical difficulties with Zoom instruction, and to facilitate interaction and active learning by monitoring for questions from remote students. Read the instructors guide.

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Learn from Anywhere CTL Faculty Checklist

BU LfA Classroom

The first day of a remote or hybrid class will often be different than a traditional face-to-face class, as there are many variables to consider. This faculty guide offers suggestions and considerations for the first day of your remote and hybrid classes.

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LfA Audio Video Adapter Guide

LfA AV Adapter Guide

Charles River & Fenway Campuses: The Audio Visual Adapter Guide provides step-by-step instruction on connecting your Mac or PC laptop in the LfA classroom using adapters. The downloadable guide also includes a summary of commonly used AV adapters.

Access the Adapter Guide

LfA Classroom Technology Videos

LfA Classroom Experience Videos

Learn how to set up your LfA classroom. These brief tutorials will address the basic and UCAP room experiences, offer guidance and front-of-room solutions, highlight tips to change microphone/headset and video sources, and more.

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Charles River Campus Classroom

BU Charles River Campus

LfA technology functionality is being added to hundreds of spaces across all three campuses. Schedule a classroom visit and learn about classrooms outfitted with technology enhancements to support LfA faculty.

Charles River Campus Classrooms

Explore BUMC Practice Classroom

BUMC LfA

BU Medical Campus Educational Technology team is offering site-specific LfA classroom practice sessions, demonstrations and virtual training sessions, as well as a variety of training resources including Zoom, TurningPoint, ExamSoft, and many others.

Medical Campus Resources

Classroom Recordings

BU Zoom Recordings

Having access to recorded class content benefits students who are taking their courses remotely. For this reasons, BU’s default expectation is that LfA class sessions with a significant number of international students will be recorded.

Learn About Classroom Recordings

Learn from Anywhere FAQs

BU LfA FAQ

Get answers to frequently asked questions specific to Boston University’s Learn from Anywhere pedagogical model including topics around classroom technology, classroom moderators, faculty coaching, and on-campus work guidelines.

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Tech Trainings & Recordings

Technology training at BU

Looking for Zoom, Blackboard, MyMedia, Turnitin, or ePortfolio trainings or want to attend a drop-in session? View the training schedule and access the video library highlighting these BU-sponsored technologies.

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Recovery Plan Resources for Faculty & Staff

As we hear from employees regarding the return to campus and questions you may have, we will continue to develop resources and information that support the return to campus. The COVID-19 Employee Support Line at 617-358-4990 or covidhelp@bu.edu will continue to be an available resource, as will the Human Resources Service Center at 617-353-2380 or hr@bu.edu. Stay connected and learn more about BU’s plan to reopen.

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Health & Wellness Resources

  • BU Covid-19 Information
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Massachusetts Department of Public Health
  • World Health Organization
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories
  • U.S. Department of State Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

Questions or consultations?

For pedagogical guidance, email ctl@bu.edu. For technology guidance, email AskEdTech@bu.edu.

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Digital Learning & Innovation is available to help all Boston University faculty and academic leadership. Contact us at digital@bu.edu.

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