Online Learning Terms

Online Learning Terms You’ll Hear Too Much Forever

Recommendation: A hybrid-ish approach to online instruction.

• Many arts programs are designed as cohorts, so it may be worth trying to create an opportunity for everyone to see each other (if possible). Even if it’s just a 30 minute social check-in once a week, just to see how everyone is. It is worth noting that this synchronous meeting should always be optional.

  • I use a check-in activity called Rose, Thorn, Bud. Everyone takes turns sharing something good (rose), something difficult (thorn), and something hopeful (bud), that’s happened since the last time we saw each other.

• All studio-related work or instructional materials should be done and/or delivered asynchronously (meaning it can be completed or reviewed at any time) so students can access those resources/assignments as their schedule permits.

• Allow small groups to meet on their own time as their schedules permit.

• Make yourself available during the original class time as online office hours.

Encourage students to create their own group chat outside of class to stay connected with each other throughout the semester (this is a space for them only).