Q1.    What is an eLearning day?

An eLearning a day is an online instructional day for faculty and students for all classrooms across the state. On this day, there will be no in-classroom instruction (including laboratory and studio courses) at any Clemson University location including main campus, the Advanced Materials Research Lab (Anderson), CU-ICAR (Greenville) and CURI (Charleston) among others. The eLearning environment applies to classroom instruction only. Students involved in out-of-classroom setting activities, such as clinicals or filed placements, should continue their assignments as usual.
Q2.    When is the eLearning day taking place, and why is it necessary?

The eLearning day is taking place on August 29, 2019 in anticipation of large crowds and heavy traffic arriving for Clemson’s 2019 football season kickoff game against Georgia Tech.
Q3.    How does having an eLearning day impact staff who are not involved in providing classroom oversight or essential University operational duties?

August 29, 2019 will serve as a paid holiday for staff, replacing the previously announced Monday of Fall break (October 14, 2019). The updated University holiday schedule for staff can be found here.  Please note: essential personnel should speak with their supervisor to coordinate schedules as with any other University paid holiday. ​​​​​​​
Q4.    How should inform my students about this day?

Students should receive detailed instructions from their instructors on how to access the eLearning platform and specific details via the course syllabus.
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Q5.    Should students who are participating in out-of-classroom settings, such as clinicals or placements in the field, continue their assignments as usual?

Students involved in these activities should proceed with business as usual. It is not anticipated that these off-campus activities will be impacted by game day traffic.
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Q6.    I understand that Canvas is the University-recommended Learning Management System for eLearning, but I feel unfamiliar with this tool. What resources are available to me to learn more?

The following resources have been made available:

3-day, in-person eLearning Blitz
Clemson Online drop-in consultation hours
Pre-recorded on-demand training sessions
Canvas templates for instructor use

Technical Guide  
Contact for day-of technical support

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