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Instructor Resources

Wellbeing in the classroom 

Whether it’s in-person, virtual, or flex, shape a thriving environment that recognizes the connection between wellbeing and academic success.  

Suggestions to Get Started 

• Include Wellness Resources in your Brightspace resources or syllabus.  

• • Set up a Brightspace announcement in advance to remind students about these resources at key points in the year, like midterms or cold & flu season.  

• Recognize breaks as rest periods.  

• • Avoid assigning exams or projects over or immediately following breaks to allow students rest time from their studies.  

• • Give an example of how you rest for stress prevention/reduction and ask students what their plans for rest (or fun!) are over breaks. 

• Support strong time management skills 

• • Avoid 11:59pm deadlines so that students are not sacrificing sleep due to procrastination. Try another time during the day such as noon, 5:00pm or 8:00pm to support healthy habits.  

• • Encourage students to plan study time around classes and include wellness in their daily schedule. The Fitness Center, attending a campus event or club meeting or self-care on Timelycare are available options.  

Classroom Presentations & Events 

Wellbeing Programs & Initiatives offers presentations, tables, virtual programs and special events to support student wellness. Encourage your students to attend events or schedule a presentation for your class. To schedule a presentation contact Farren Lobdell at davisf@canton.edu or request a program.