Table 1. Checklist to prime online educators.

Sr.no:	Items	If YES	If NO
1	Have you undergone training?	Proceed to next step	• Watch online tutorials/ webinars  • Get in touch with your IT team  • Some examples for tutorials  •  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9guqRELB4dg&vl=en - Zoom  •  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_nWDZUb_bA WebEx  •  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPZb3D0500I- Google hangout  •  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Cw9uXfgTLQ- Microsoft Teams  •  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bpqla3Bxok- Blackboard Collaborate  •  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCNImsWUxZA Google Classrooms
2	Did you decide on the technique of online learning you are going to use?	Proceed to next step	• Decide whether you prefer a synchronous or asynchronous technique.  • We recommend a hybrid method (Upload your presentation on a common platform and send link to students to view. Fix a timing for discussion via a synchronous session)
3	Have you selected the appropriate tool?	Proceed to next step	• Select your tool now  • Use Anstey and Watson’s Rubrics to help you choose  • Some examples for asynchronous learning: Google classrooms, YouTube, WhatsApp, College websites like Moodle  • Some examples for synchronous learning: Zoom, Hangout, Big blue button, MS teams, Skype, Blackboard collaborate, WebEx, any institution created platforms
4	Have you done a trial run of the session?	Proceed to next step	• Plan a trial run now  • Send link to participants and inform them about the trial run  • Try using all applications like sharing the screen, checking the video and audio buttons, checking the chat options, asking students to participate in interactive activities etc.  • Note down the students’ feedback and reflect on your experience  • Get in touch with your IT team if required
5	Have you taken care of technical issues which you anticipated /encountered during trial run?	Proceed to next step	• Check your internet connectivity  • For example: Minimum bandwidth required for    • Zoom meeting- 1.5Mbps    • WebEx - 320Mbps    • MS Teams - 1.2Mbps    • Big Blue Button- 1Mbps  • Prepare alternative if the Wi-Fi is not stable. Example: use mobile data  • Select a multi-device tool if students want to access through mobile phones  • Do not upload huge files which may require students to download  • Share PDF documents which are easy to view on all devices  • Consult your IT team
6	Are you ready for a transition to plan B if necessary?	Proceed to next step	• Plan projects and assignments independent of the instructor in case the synchronous session fails  • Inform about this plan to students in advance  • Record the session for later viewing as a backup
7	Are you aware of the different experience in online teaching?	Proceed to next step	• Be aware; visual cues may be missing  • Try to interact with your students’ mid-way during the class with some activity, such as - asking to poll.  • For example, real time polling sites like https://swift.excitem.com/ can be used to insert polling into your PowerPoint  • Use emoticons for appreciating and encouraging students
8	Have you incorporated different methods of teaching in your online session?	Proceed to next step	• Be aware that a continuous lecture tends to bore the students  • Incorporate case-based or problem-based discussions, simulations, educational games, storytelling and roleplays in your session  • Use threaded discussions for a learner centered learning
9	Have you planned some group work for your students?	Proceed to next step	• Divide students into small groups and assign them tasks  • Use wiki collaboration tool or Google forms    Use this link to learn how to use a wiki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY
10	Have you created formative assessments for students to respond to during and after the class?	Well done!	• Create assessments in the form of simple MCQ’s - You may use soft wares like Socrative https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hV2a6cxsic, https://b.socrative.com/login/teacher/  • Plan assignments which will enable teachers to gauge student understanding  • Other soft wares like Gradescope have several options for assessments online and can be tried https://www.gradescope.com/get_started