Online Collaboration and E-Facilitation

Sometime in the near or distant future

Online Collaboration

There has been an outbreak of another pandemic, and you are a middle school teacher in a place that has closed schools and reinstated remote learning. Check out some instructional methods for:

E-Facilitation

• Padlet, Jamboard, Peardeck: Allow students to work collaboratively and share ideas in realtime
• Google Apps like Slides and Docs allow students to participate in collaborative writing and peer review
• Utilize breakout rooms during Google Meet/Zoom meetings so students can work together in smaller groups or think-pair-share
• Provide a space for students to ask each other questions (i.e. a discussion board), or even assign online debates
• Assign group projects, especially ones with a focus on problem-based learning
• Don't forget you can still utilize the jigsaw method in distance learning! Assign groups/individuals to research different topics and share their learning with each other.

Padlet

Google Meet

Jamboard

Peardeck

Google Slides

Google Docs

• Nearpod and Genially allow instructors to create interactive, engaging presentations
• Google Classroom is a free LMS that allows students to submit assignments, recieve announcements and calendar reminders, and access course material
• Utilize gamified platforms for skill and drill review, like Kahoot and Quizizz
• Utilize multimedia resources like videos or interactive images to support diverse learners
• Conduct formative assessments often (and adjust instruction accordingly) and offer timely feedback on assignments

Nearpod

Google Classroom

Genially

Kahoot

Quizizz

Google Forms