How to Engage Students Online: Increase Participation and Improve Discussions
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This webinar will support you in adopting a blended learning model that combines the best of both worlds: the benefits of in-class instruction with the flexibility of online discussions. For more information, please visit http://CollaborizeClassroom.com/blog
Transcript of How to Engage Students Online: Increase Participation and Improve Discussions
How to Engage Students Online: Increase Participation &
Improve Discussions
Increase Participation & Improve Discussions
• Discussions are critical to learning
• What are the benefits of taking discussions online?
• Establish and maintain a safe space online
• Design quality questions
• Get students to say something substantial
• Incorporate multimedia
• Weave work online back into the classroom
Discussions are Critical to Learning
ClassroomLearning
Community
Barriers to In-Class Discussions?
• Discussion dominators
• Shy students
• Anxiety associated with speaking
• No time to think or process
• Students are not confident in their “expertise”
• Students rely on teacher for “right” answer
What are the benefits of taking discussions online?
More time Equity of voice
Increasedparticipation
Less anxiety
Support asynchronous group work
Online transcript
Flexibility
Establish & Maintain a Safe Space Online
Responsible & Supportive Communication
Critique;don’t criticize
Use names
Compliment
Ask questions
Design Quality Questions
Inspire Substantive Responses that Drive Discussions
What Does a Strong Question Look Like?
Does Reading Cure Racism
Do you agree with Angelou’s statement that the only way we as a society will be free of the “blight of ignorance” is if we read and learn about African Heritage? Do you agree that reading, knowledge and education are essential to respecting differences and forming cross racial friendships? If so, why do you agree? If not, what do you think is crucial to eliminating ignorance between racial groups?
Design different types of questions
Start with a catchy
title
Incorporate multimedia
Layer questions
Incorporate Multimedia
Videos
PhotosPDFs
Visually Stimulating
Incorporate the best online resources
Get Students to Say Something Substantial
Build on other students’
ideas
Ask questions
Make connections
Think outside the box
Offer alternative perspectives
Include details and evidence
Exit strategies
Weave Work Online Back Into the Classroom
• Review discussion highlights
• Follow up debates
• Answer remaining questions
• Discuss results
• Groups present work done online
Links and Contacts Catlin Tucker
[email protected]@CTuckerEnglish http://CatlinTucker.com
Colt [email protected]@WisdomofWehttp://CollaborizeClassroom.com/blog
http://CollaborizeClassroom.com
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