Practice the following strategies for audience participation in large group settings.
Using the Chat feature to share and contribute
Using the Whiteboard feature to create collaboratively
You can also use shared, cloud-based Documents to create collaboratively. This may be preferred over a whiteboard for more structured activities.
Experiment with different ways to deliver handouts and worksheets to your learners in online teaching sessions!
You could send materials to your learners in advance via Email.
This works better if there are few handouts, and learners need them in advance (e.g. pre-work)
You can Post Materials Online for students to access in advance or "just-in time" during your session.
This could be posted as...
...a folder of files in cloud-based storage.
UW Madison supported options include Box.com and Google Drive
...organized in a learning management system or website
UW-Madison supported options include Canvas and Google
Example: Worksheets
The Scream, Edvard Munch
Which set-up (static vs. interactive) will work best for your materials, and to encourage the students to engage with them?
With a partner or small group, consider...
How can you apply one of these strategies to your teaching activities?
What challenges do you still need to find a solution for?
In the workshop, this activity also demonstrates how to use online break-out groups. Best practices for breakout groups include:
Cameras and microphones on for more natural, flowing conversation
Facilitator gives clear instructions for the activity and timing
Minimize the number of times participants need to transition between the main room and breakout groups.
Applications
Traditional small group conversations or projects
Teams for games
Role play activities
Mock patient interviews