Canvas discussion boards and Collaborate Ultra break out rooms are easy ways to engage students in asynchronous and synchronous discussions within the online learning context. While Collaborate Ultra break out rooms enable student participation during class times, Canvas discussions are an effective way of getting students involved in more reflective discussions. In many ways, the challenge for instructors lies in connecting collaborative activities to course materials. In this session, Xiaowen Xu, Instructor in Chinese Applied Linguistics, will share how she ensures participation before, within, and after class helps her students reach their learning objectives. From making the best use of collaboration tools to tips on keeping activities pedagogically tied to course materials, this session will offer tips and tricks that will benefit any instructor looking to maximize student learning through online participation.
Host
Xiaowen Xu
Instructor of Chinese
Asian Studies
