Good Practice in Online Synchronous Teaching

Brian MulliganCentre for Online Learning

Institute of Technology Sligo27th August 2013

Objectives

1. Demonstrate how a live (synchronous) class works.

2. Tips for better presentations.

live classes (online)

Live Classes OnlineWeb conferencing system

Adobe Connect , Collaborate, Wimba, Webex, Go To Webinar, onlinemeetingrooms.com

Live classes / tutorials Interaction with studentsVerbal and visual explanations

Do you need a camera?

Recordings generated To suit those who cannot attend live Revision resource

Good Powerpoint Practice

Less (words) is more!

Images Bullet points as

prompts. Use animation

How can technology impact on education and training?

Exercise: Compare and ContrastEvening Classes – Distance Learning

Evening classes Lectures Discussion Assignments Textbooks Handouts Low investment

Online/Distance Customised Content Standard approach High level of

Planning High investment

Large class sizes

Room for Spontaneity

Problems with Synchronous learning.

Summary Good Powerpoint Practice Interactivity

Open Questions / Comments – chat Polls

Spontaneity

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