Clemson will be conducting a continuity exercise called E-Learning Day on November 3, 2025. In the event of a crisis, which is often unforeseen, one of the best ways to prepare is to know what to do and what tools are available for you to use. This event will occur statewide across all Clemson teaching sites. While the campus will not close, all face-to-face instruction should be moved online. Services like the library, Academic Success Center, and University Testing Center will remain available.
E-Learning Day includes lab and studio sections; departments should prepare to transition sections held on this day to an online format. Graduate courses should also transition to an online format; however, students in a research lab may continue to meet in person.
While E-Learning Preparedness Day may be uncomfortable, the goal is to make the event of an unplanned emergency manageable. So, instructors should not cancel their classes on November 3rd.
For further information and tips for preparing your course in case of emergency refer to the page on Emergency Remote Instruction.
Suggested Language for Syllabi
For those planning a synchronous online course day:
On November 3, 2025, Clemson will conduct a University-wide E-Learning Day. On this day, class will be held online. We will meet at the same time via Zoom. Be sure that Zoom is updated and you are at a location with a reliable internet connection. Campus will remain open, so you will have the option of using the Library or other study spaces available on campus. You will receive further information about how to connect later this semester.
For those planning an asynchronous online course day:
On November 3, 2025, Clemson will conduct a University-wide E-Learning Day. On this day, class will be held online. We will not be meeting live. You will receive further information about that day’s lesson and assignment later this semester.
Resources to Prepare for Online Learning
E-Learning Preparedness Training
October 15, 1:30-2:30 PM
This training will help prepare you for E-Learning Day by teaching you resources, tips, and suggested activities.
Register for the training here
E-Learning Preparedness Drop-Ins
Clemson Online will be hosting E-Learning Preparedness Drop-Ins via Zoom. The following are the dates and times those drop-ins will be available.
- Monday, October 20, 1:00-3:00 PM;
- Wednesday, October 22, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM;
- Friday, October 24, 1:00-3:00 PM;
- Tuesday, October 28, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM;
- Thursday, October 30, 1:00-3:00 PM.
Click here to join via Zoom! Ensure you are logged into Zoom with your Clemson ID to access this meeting.
Contact Millie Tullis with any questions.
Upcoming Events
Building and Designing Accessible Assessments in Canvas
October 6th, 2:00-4:00 PM
This session is part of Clemson Online’s Canvas Accessibility Week training sessions. Click here to view the full schedule!
All sessions will be held over Zoom. After completing the registration form, you will receive an Outlook calendar invitation, including the Zoom link. All registrants will be sent a copy of the recorded training.
Click here to register and receive the Zoom link!
Facilitated by Leslie Fuller, PhD, Digital Learning Strategist
Designing for All: Online Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning
October 7th, 11:00 A.M. – Noon
This session is part of Clemson Online’s Canvas Accessibility Week training sessions. Click here to view the full schedule!
All sessions will be held over Zoom. After completing the registration form, you will receive an Outlook calendar invitation, including the Zoom link. All registrants will be sent a copy of the recorded training.
Click here to register and receive the Zoom link!
Facilitated by Millie Tullis, Digital Learning Strategist.
Multimedia and Accessibility: Alt-text, Video Captions, and Checking External Content for Accessibility
October 8th, 1:00-2:00 PM
This session is part of Clemson Online’s Canvas Accessibility Week training sessions. Click here to view the full schedule!
All sessions will be held over Zoom. After completing the registration form, you will receive an Outlook calendar invitation, including the Zoom link. All registrants will be sent a copy of the recorded training.
Click here to register and receive the Zoom link!
Facilitated by ‘dara Abimbade, PhD, Digital Learning Strategist.
Creating Accessible Teaching Materials in Word, PowerPoint, and PDFs
October 9th, 11:00 A.M. – Noon
This session is part of Clemson Online’s Canvas Accessibility Week training sessions. Click here to view the full schedule!
In this training session, attendees can expect to receive a demonstration on running accessibility checks in various text-focused programs and prioritizing critical issues for remediation. The demonstration will then focus on utilizing the software accessibility checks to aid in remediating those critical issues common among course material elements such as tables, image alt-text, reading order, and more.
All sessions will be held over Zoom. After completing the registration form, you will receive an Outlook calendar invitation, including the Zoom link. All registrants will be sent a copy of the recorded training.
Click here to register and receive the Zoom link!
Facilitated by James Butler, Digital Learning Strategist.
Clemson Online Fall 2025 Events Calendar
Review our Fall 2025 Events Calendar to see what Online Instruction Development opportunities await!
We have a robust lineup of topics and live training formats to support your use of Canvas and other e-learning tools. Topics cover demonstrations of using Kaltura, engaging your students, and workshops to get your Canvas site ready to teach!
All of our live training is recorded. Registrants will automatically receive a link to that day’s video after it has been processed.
Contact Millie Tullis with any questions regarding these sessions.
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