On July 30th, Digital Learning Strategist James Butler led a Workshop Wednesday session titled Best Practices for Online Group Work. The session focused on how to best design group projects, peer reviews, and small group discussions to increase engagement in online a/synchronous classrooms.
Butler began by explaining how group work design and execution impacts student’s engagement in class. The session then explored why group work is necessary to include in the classroom. Butler wrapped up the presentation via an extended discussion on best group work practices.
Whether you’re looking for ways to refresh your course’s group work assignments or you’re simply interested in strengthening your teaching skillset, this session provides valuable information on ways to increase student engagement and satisfaction in digital environments.
Missed the session? Click the link below to watch the recording and learn how to better implement group work into your online courses!
Best Practices for Online Group Work
Upcoming Events
Introduction to Simple Syllabus
Thursday, August 7, 2025 1:30pm-2:30pm
Join us for “Introduction to Simple Syllabus” on Aug 7, from 1:30-2:30 pm! This training will demonstrate how to use the Simple Syllabus tool to build and publish an effective syllabus for your course. The training will also cover integrating Simple Syllabus with Canvas and the benefits of using this tool in your course.
Facilitated by Gray Jackson, Sr. Learning Tech Specialist.
Register here to receive the Zoom link!
New Instructor Conference
Thursday, August 14, 2025 12:30pm-4:30pm
Clemson Online’s annual New Instructor Conference will take place on August 14, 2024, from 12:30-4:30 pm. The conference will cover everything new instructors need to know about getting started with Canvas, including setting a Canvas home page, creating assignments, organizing course content, grading online work, and more!
Check out the schedule and register here!
When you register, please indicate whether you plan to attend in person or via Zoom. After registering, you will receive a schedule with Zoom/location information.
Clemson Online Summer 2025 Events Calendar
Review our Summer 2025 Events Calendar to see what Online Instruction Development opportunities await!
We have a robust lineup of topics and live training formats to support your use of Canvas and other e-learning tools. Topics cover demonstrations of using Kaltura, engaging your students, and workshops to get your Canvas site ready to teach!
All of our live training is recorded. Registrants will automatically receive a link to that day’s video after it has been processed.
Contact Millie Tullis with any questions regarding these sessions.
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