Clear, consistent communication is an important part of successful courses. Students will need your support during this time of transition, as well as information about how your class is changing and what they are expected to do. This webinar will share strategies and tools to help you and your students communicate with each other, both during live webinars and through Canvas. You will also learn about techniques and tools for promoting collaborative remote work.
Outline
- Activity: Types of Communication tools (poll)
- Discuss the importance of early and regular communication with students
- Review of university hosted communication tools (email, Canvas announcements & messaging, BBCollaborate, Piazza, Webex)
- Small group discussion: What kinds of collaborative activities are you currently using in your face-to-face courses?
- Review tools: discussion forums, Google collaborations, Groups, webinars
- Discuss pedagogical strategies for fostering collaborative work
- Q&A