August 8, 2023 Asynchronous Icebreakers Reading Time: 4 minutes Icebreakers for the asynchronous online learning environment Categories Active Learning and Engagement/Online Asynchronous/Teaching
July 6, 2023 Active Learning on Zoom: Annotate Reading Time: 3 minutes Opportunities to share reactions, expressions, and ideas are vital to the creation of a rich learning environment and classroom community. Even when classes are conducted... Categories Active Learning and Engagement/Online Synchronous/Teaching
June 26, 2023 Active Learning on Zoom: Mentimeter Word Clouds Reading Time: 2 minutes The power of connecting ideas, feelings, and words in class is beneficial for the learning process, it can help clarify understanding and allow students to... Categories Active Learning and Engagement/Online Synchronous/Teaching
June 26, 2023 Active Learning on Zoom: Whiteboards Reading Time: 2 minutes Most of us are familiar with using whiteboards in classrooms to explain a topic, highlight key ideas, or to allow students to contribute collaboratively; much... Categories Active Learning and Engagement/Online Synchronous/Teaching/Zoom or Teams
March 27, 2023 Active Learning on Zoom: Breakout Rooms Reading Time: 4 minutes Conestoga College encourages teamwork and collaboration in diverse groups where students can learn from each other. Small group discussions in person or virtually help promote... Categories Active Learning and Engagement/Online Synchronous/Teaching/Tech For Teaching/Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
March 1, 2023 Engage Learners Reading Time: 2 minutes Engage your learners throughout the course Categories Online Asynchronous
March 1, 2023 Promote Learning Reading Time: 2 minutes Help students focus on learning outcomes and understand the relationship between readings, activities, and assignments. Categories Online Asynchronous
March 1, 2023 Manage and Monitor Reading Time: 2 minutes Keep track of what issues need to be addressed in the course and where students are in their progress. Categories Online Asynchronous
March 1, 2023 Start Your Online (Asynchronous) Course Reading Time: 2 minutes Ready your asynchronous online course by reviewing the course, updating relevant areas, and ensuring the presence of the 5 Essential Elements. Categories Online Asynchronous
March 1, 2023 Assess Learning Reading Time: < 1 minute Learn about the value of explaining assignments to learners, monitoring student progress, and providing constructive, timely feedback using eConestoga tools. Categories Online Asynchronous