Getting Started
Getting Started with Asynchronous Activities
Review this interactive infographic to get started on implementing more asynchronous activities in your class!
Activities
Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning
Explore the two basic formats of online learning: synchronous and asynchronous as well as the advantages and challenges of different types of assignments using these modalities.
Calculating Student Workload
Review student time estimates of common course tasks to help you determine student workload for your course.
Synchronous
One-Minute Paper Reflection Activity
The one-minute paper is an instructional strategy that uses a short writing task to assess learner understanding of course material. It is usually assigned with an open-ended question(s) in the last 5 – 10 minutes of class.
Designing an Engaging Activity Online Workshop
This presentation describes the steps to design an active learning (AL) activity in the online and in-person classroom.
WS2 Design an Engaging Activity Online Link currently available to John Abbott College employees only.
Jeopardy Slide Template
Use these PowerPoint templates to create a game of Jeopardy with your course content.
https://slidelizard.com/en/blog/jeopardy-powerpoint-template
https://www.slidescarnival.com/jeopardy-free-presentation-template/11277
The Big List of Class Discussion Strategies
Switch up your discussion formats by exploring higher prep, lower prep, and ongoing strategies to kickstart class discussions.
Tool Comparison Table
Not sure which synchronous activity platform to use in your class? This website is intended to help you select the best tool for your class. Descriptions, account and log-in information, and support links are provided for all.
Asynchronous
Visual Classrooms - Set-up collaborative discussion boards
Visual Classrooms is a research validated discussion and collaboration platform. For more information click here
Online Activities
Explainer Video Activity
This handout by Adobe provides the steps for planning and creating an explainer video assignment. The handout includes a guided process where students can write down their ideas and plan out the different aspects of their video assignment.
Online Activities
This article defines online curation and provides resources for implementing this activity in your classroom.
Group Work
CATME Smarter Teamwork
CATME SMARTER prepares students to work effectively in teams and allows faculty to manage the team experience.
Effective Group Work Online Workshop
This presentation highlights the importance of group work in teaching as well as lists challenges and potential solutions for teachers to apply in their respective contexts.
WS4- Effective Group Work Online Link currently available to John Abbott College employees only.
How can Understanding Group Dynamics Lead to Better Group Work?
How can Understanding Group Dynamics Lead to Better Group Work?
In this 20-Minute Mentor video, discover free resources that benefit group dynamics and improve successful group work.
Log-in using the account your created for Magna Publications. Detailed instructions can be found by clicking here.
How can I make Online Group Projects more Effective?
How can I make Online Group Projects more Effective?
In this 20-Minute Mentor video, learn methods for enhancing student satisfaction with online group work.
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Group Work Online-Making it Work for Students
This guide introduces group work as fundamental to online learning and provides practical tips to implement effective group work in the online classroom.
Small Group Activities
This infographic presented by FoST/FRP summarizes research findings from the article Designing Small Group Activities by Maryellen Weimer. A literature review on group formation, activities and assignments, small group dynamics, and assessing group learning is summarized with links to articles.
