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Large Virtual Classroom Management
Learn strategies for managing large groups of students in online learning
A B O U T T H E C O U R S E
The resources on this page are for Educators looking to learn about best practices for large virtual classroom management. Each learning experience should take 5-10 min. to complete. Aim to complete each learning experience in one session as your place will not be saved.
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Engagement Strategies for Large Virtual Classroom Success
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Kern, Amanda. “Creating an Inclusive Virtual Classroom.” Edutopia, 26 June 2020, www.edutopia.org/article/creating-inclusive-virtual-classroom.
Sharma, Nitin. “Best Practices and Expectations for Online Teaching.” Hurix Digital, 9 Oct. 2023, www.hurix.com/best-practices-and-expectations-for-online-teaching.
Leary, Amanda. “Principles and Strategies for Inclusive Language in Class Environments - Notre Dame Learning.” Notre Dame Learning -, 12 Sept. 2023, learning.nd.edu/resources/principles-and-strategies-for-inclusive-language-in-class-environments.
Helping Students Get Started in an Online Class – Teaching Resources. teaching-resources.delta.ncsu.edu/helping-students-get-started.
Icebreakers for Online Classes | Centre for Teaching Excellence. uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/catalogs/tip-sheets/icebreakers-online-classes
Sinky Zheng, Meixun. “Low-Risk Strategies to Promote Active Learning in Large Classes.” Faculty Focus Premium.
“Nuts and Bolts: How to Rock Your Virtual Classroom With Participant Chat : Learning Solutions | the Learning Guild.” Copyright 2024 the Learning Guild. Copyright 2024: Powered by Cyclone Enterprise: Content Management Solutions and Dynamic Publishing System Developed by Cyclone Interactive Multimedia Group, Inc. http://www.cycloneinteractive.com, Powered by Cyclone and Powered by Cyclone Enterprise. Portional ColdFusion Programming Provided by Finial Software, Inc. www.finial.com, www.learningguild.com/articles/1953/nuts-and-bolts-how-to-rock-your-virtual-classroom-with-participant-chat.
Let’s Chat About Chatting! (Session Review) | Education Technology Office (ETO). edtech.engineering.utoronto.ca/blog/lets-chat-about-chatting-session-review#examples.
Inclusive Language Guide
First Live Session - Setting Expectations
Practical Strategies on Managing Large Classrooms
Celebrating Achievements and Milestones in Large Virtual Classrooms
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Large Cohort Student Tracker
Utilizing Teaching Assistants in Virtual Classrooms Effectively
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Venable, Melissa A., PhD. “Working With Online Teaching Assistants.” Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning, 15 June 2023, www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/working-with-online-teaching-assistants.
University of Pittsburgh. “Graduate Student Teaching Initiative: Working With Your TAs.” Pitt: University Center for Teaching and Learning, 2018, teaching.pitt.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GSTI-Working-with-Your-TAs.pdf. Accessed 16 Jan. 2024.
Getting Started With Collaborating With Teaching Assistants | Center for Teaching Innovation. teaching.cornell.edu/resource/getting-started-collaborating-teaching-assistants.
“Center for Teaching and Learning : UMass Amherst.” Center for Teaching & Learning : UMass Amherst, www.umass.edu/ctl/resources/how-do-i/how-do-i-involve-tas-learning-process.
Utilizing Teaching Assistants in Virtual Classrooms Effectively
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Venable, Melissa A., PhD. “Working With Online Teaching Assistants.” Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning, 15 June 2023, www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/working-with-online-teaching-assistants.
University of Pittsburgh. “Graduate Student Teaching Initiative: Working With Your TAs.” Pitt: University Center for Teaching and Learning, 2018, teaching.pitt.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GSTI-Working-with-Your-TAs.pdf. Accessed 16 Jan. 2024.
Getting Started With Collaborating With Teaching Assistants | Center for Teaching Innovation. teaching.cornell.edu/resource/getting-started-collaborating-teaching-assistants.
“Center for Teaching and Learning : UMass Amherst.” Center for Teaching & Learning : UMass Amherst, www.umass.edu/ctl/resources/how-do-i/how-do-i-involve-tas-learning-process.
Addressing Challenges and Resolving Conflict in Large Virtual Cohorts
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Cornell University. (n.d.). Getting started with managing classroom conflict: Center for teaching innovation. Getting Started with Managing Classroom Conflict | Center for Teaching Innovation. https://teaching.cornell.edu/resource/getting-started-managing-classroom-conflict
Handling Conflict in an Online Environment (Good Vs Bad) | Online Teaching. onlineteaching.umich.edu/articles/handling-conflict-in-an-online-environment-good-vs-bad.