tip #3: Encourage Communication

In a blended learning environment, you can encourage communication in many ways:

• Open-ended and thought-provoking question prompts in discussion forum assignments.
• Active teacher presence in discussion forums, to extend thinking beyond the question.
• Clear and short instructions in online platform.
• Timely and specific feedback to students.

1.Padlet

Padlet is a virtual wall that allows people to express their thoughts on a common topic easily. It works like an online sheet of paper where people can put any content (e.g. images, videos, documents, text) anywhere on the page, together with anyone, from any device. Site: http://padlet.com

2. Remind

Easily communicate with your students via texting without needing to know their phone numbers OR without their needing to know your phone number.

Site: http://remind.com/