How To Increase Engagement During Synchronous Online Sessions
Description Challenge - Student engagement in synchronous lessons Student online engagement during synchronous sessions Limited time for preparation of materials Using free online tools for video production Time management Effective online lesson planning Key Takeaway Go LIVE like a Rockstar for your next synchronous classroom experience! This fun and practical webinar is for instructors wishing to ramp up their practice by planning and orchestrating synchronous online lessons using techniques reserved for the most engaging instructors. Overview This beginner/intermediate technology user session will help you reimagine the before, during, and after approach to your synchronous sessions through the lens of a Rockstar. Reimagine synchronous classes by adding shimmer to preparation, facilitation, and follow-up. Consider how to improve online announcements with a marketing flair and plan synchronous classroom hours with student engagement in mind. You will utilize easy video production tips that make communicating with students more personal and orchestrate opportunities for engagement beyond question and answer techniques. This session includes a modified lesson planning template and tips about how to differentiate your content materials with multimedia elements. Objectives Consider assumptions about synchronous sessions Experience collaborative tools for synchronous sessions (polling, choice in assessments, discussion methods, collaborative media boards) Utilize an online learning template Improve content by reimagining resources through a multimedia lens Differentiate instruction by providing students with choice and opportunities to share Revitalize your mindset, shifting away from a lecture-based approach to synchronous sessions Who Should Attend Administration Faculty (Beginner and Intermediate technology users) Online Learning Instructional Designers Quality Reviewers Media Developers Student Services/Affairs Any educator interested in learning more about reimagining synchronous sessions