Virtual and Hybrid Courses
BSPH academics are offered in a variety of intended, purposeful course formats based on class structure or location. However, there are times when a course format is changed due to unforeseen circumstances. The resources on this page have been curated to help those teaching in both the planned hybrid format and the unplanned pivot to a virtual (synchronous online) course format.

A Note on Hybrid and Virtual Courses
Hybrid courses have a .41 or .49 section (for online students) paired with a .01 or .60 section (for on-site students). Students will register for one format or the other but learn together throughout the term. Learn more about this course type on our course formats page.
A virtual course format occurs when an on-campus/on-site course section (.01 or .60) has had to pivot to online, synchronous learning sessions. This is typically not planned in advance and thus special attention is given to its design and facilitation.
This resources on this page should help teaching teams for both hybrid and virtual course offerings.
Getting Started
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How Do I Move My Onsite Course to the Virtual Classroom? [PDF]
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Hybrid Teaching: Getting Started [PDF]
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BSPH Faculty Virtual Classroom Checklist [docx]
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Creating Universally Accessible Materials: Expectations of Faculty
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BSPH Virtual Classroom Best Practices [PDF]
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Should I Provide Synchronous or Asynchronous Lectures? [PDF]
Engaging Students
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Creating Supportive Classroom Environments [58 min recording] | Transcript
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Facilitating Student Presentations in a Virtual Course [PDF] – currently being updated
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How Can I Help My Students Be Successful in Virtual Group Work? [PDF] – currently being updated
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How Do I Communicate with Students during Remote Instruction? [PDF] ] – currently being updated
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How Do I Engage Students in a Live, Synchronous Lecture via Zoom? [PDF] – currently being updated
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Online Lectures: Evidence-based Best Practices (JHU SON) [PDF]
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Teaching Large Classes [24 min recording] | Transcript | Presentation Slides [PDF]
Student Support
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Student Mental Health Services (all JHU)
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Concerned about Someone? (all JHU Student Mental Health Services)
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Resources for Faculty and Staff in their Role in Student Well-being
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Student Well-being (all resources)
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Resources for Students Experiencing Stress Slide [PPTX] [PDF version]
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JHU CARE Form (to make a private referral about yourself or a BSPH student)
Assessments
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Creating High-Stakes Assessments: Alternatives to Quiz Generator Exams [PDF] – currently being updated
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Effective Online Assessments [16 min recording] | Transcript
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Dean's Office Faculty Workshops: Designing Effective Online Assessments (60 min) | Transcript | Presentation Slides
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Dean’s Office Faculty Workshops: Designing Effective Online Assessments, a Continued Discussion (57 min)
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How Do I Assess Students Virtually? – currently being updated
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Transitioning in-person exams to online assessments [62 min recording] | Transcript
"Just in Time" Workshop Recordings to Support a Sudden Shift in Teaching/Course Modality
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Supporting Teaching Faculty [44 min recording]
Dec. 7, 2021 I Transcript | Presentation Slides [PDF]
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Strategies for Increased Class Enrollments: Management, Assessment, and Supporting TAs [54 min recording]
Oct. 25, 2021 | Transcript | Presentation slides [PDF]
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Strategies for Course Organization (Including Mid-course Pivots) [57 min recording]
Sept 22, 2021 | Transcript
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Lessons Learned: Student Perspectives on Virtual/Hybrid Learning in AY20/21 [59 min recording]
August 24, 2021 | Transcript | Presentation slides [PDF]
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A Hybrid Introduction to Hybrid Instruction [55 min recording]
August 11 2021 | Transcript | Presentation slides [PDF]
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Best Practices in the Virtual Classroom [56 min recording]
March 19, 2021 | Transcript
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Student Engagement in the Virtual Classroom [56 min recording]
February 23, 2021| Presentation slides [PDF] | Transcript
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Designing Effective Online Assessments, a Continued Discussion [57 min recording]
October 28, 2020 | Transcript available on request
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Facilitating Student Engagement and Collaboration [56 min recording]
October 20, 2020 | Transcript available on request | Presentation slides [PDF]
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Readiness for the Fall: Final Tips and Strategies, Including Zoom Tools [54 min recording]
August 18, 2020 | Transcript available on request
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Promoting Discussion Online, Including Zoom Tools for Dynamic Interaction [56 min recording]
August 6, 2020 | Transcript available on request | Presentation slides [PDF]
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Designing Effective Online Assessments [60 min recording]
July 22, 2020 | Transcript available on request | Presentation slides [PDF]
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Lessons Learned from Moving Courses Online During 4th Term [56 min recording]
July 8, 2020 | Transcript available on request
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Organizing your Course to Promote Online Student Engagement [55 min recording]
June 25, 2020 | Transcript available on request
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Enhancing Your Professional Web Presence [51 min recording]
June 10, 2020 | | Transcript available on request