Books and research on how to teach well abound. The coronavirus pandemic forced a new look at teaching as faculty taught remotely. Teaching and learning has been discussed in a new light with the importance of course design and instructional practices to build community coming to the forefront. In general, the role of educators to inspire students is clearer than ever. This piece reviews broad criteria used to evaluate teaching in general and as influenced by the pandemic. It provides a new, concrete set of prescriptions for instruction, charging educators to be compassionate, clear, organized, multifaceted, flexible, and engaging (CCOMFE) to inspire learning.
