Engaging with students online
This workshop aims to support staff to adapt current on-campus learning experiences, to online asynchronous activities using tools which will be accessible for as many students as possible. A selection of cases will be provided giving examples of online alternatives for common teaching activities.
Workshop goals
- Consider possibilities for creating engaging online activities
- Model and support the transition of current learning activities to an online asynchronous environment
- Explore a model for supporting student engagement
- Identify the teaching roles and responsibilities involved in facilitating online discussion
- Discuss online approaches to support students succeeding in our courses.
Outline
- What makes an engaging experience?
- Concerns about teaching online?
- How do we make on-campus classes effective?
- How do we make online activities work?
- Enhancing and adapting learning activity plans
- Connecting to students and supporting students to succeed with online discussions