Parts of a Sync Class

BC - Before Class

Post the readings or videos or assignment that the students should engage in before class. Closes at a specified date.

IC - In-Class or In-Lieu of In-Class (online)

In-class work or in-lieu of in-class work

AC - AFTER CLASS

Assignment to measure the learning objectives

Active Learning in Remote

Short Videos

Short online video lectures for the online students in addition to the recorded face-to-face lectures, since recordings alone do not bring much value to the students

Discussion Boards

Since online students do not have direct access to discussion feedback, use a discussion board for questions and answers.

Games

Maybe as an ice-breaker or warm-up, use games like pictionary, what's in the box, or hangman.

Learning Journals

Have students create learning journals for each week of the course to help students retain information

Peer Review

First assignment to have anonymous peer review

Polls

Use Zoom polls, pollanywhere, kahoot, or top hat to give students polls they can answer on their browser or phone

VIDEO: How to pre-load Polls

Time Zones

Have you ever taught synchronously across multiple time zones before? Some things to keep in mind.

Strategies for Remote Teaching Across Time Zones

Backchannels

Backchannels are a way to provide a live conversation space for an instructor to view the questions and commentary of in-person and remote students and to allow a space for both audiences to communicate. Sync backchannels can be conducted via;

• Zoom chat - This can include text, links and files. The transcript can be set to automatically download after every session. This will also show private communications between participants.

• Google Apps - Shared Google docs, slides, sheets, and drawings can be collaboratively edited

• Slack - channels specific to the topic can be used to share text, links, videos, and files

Pass the Mic

Share

Share the stage with guest speakers and students! Have students prepare to present an article or current event for the first few minutes of class.

Teaching Toolkit: How can I have a guest speaker?

Teaching Toolkit: How Can My Student Give Presentations?

Breakout Rooms

In Zoom remote classes or meetings, instructors can break the students out into smaller groups to work on projects or engage in discussion.

Tool: How can I use Breakout Rooms in Zoom?