Table 9 Themes, categories, and example open codes for supports
Example Open Codes | Category | Theme |
|---|---|---|
Access to tools for remote instruction Breakout rooms in Zoom Good internet for instructor | Classroom technology for remote teaching | Tools and support for class content |
[Mitch]’s remote teaching document Workshops and training from CETL Support from IT with Zoom | Help with technology | |
Having a hard-working TA Help from more experienced colleagues Staff support for developing lab material | Help with teaching | |
Peer supporter Informal conversations with colleagues Community of colleagues | Community | Mental/emotional support |
Students understanding/supportive of instructor Flexible mindset Supportive administrative attitude | Socio-emotional factors | |
Personal confidence Self-motivation Autonomy was empowering | Teacher beliefs | |
Quiet place to work Spouse and pets Able to take a quick nap | Work from home | |
IOR created highly structured transition Small changes to accommodate ERT rather than large changes SNS staff made things happen faster | Reducing cognitive load | |
Prior knowledge with iPad Prior training about using Canvas well Prior videoconferencing technology knowledge and experience | Prior experience | Preexisting supports |
Early warning about transition Meeting as a class prior to ERT Timing of switch to ERT | Timing | |
Flipped class structure made it easy to switch to remote Having a small class Class structure was easy to transition to remote environment | Course attributes | |
Student comfort with online experience Student familiarity with streaming platform Students seemed more comfortable asking questions | Student comfort interacting online |