On July 9, Digital Learning Strategist Dr. ‘dara Abimbade led a Workshop Wednesday session titled Increasing Engagement in Your Zoom Classroom. The session explored why engagement on Zoom often falls short and offered practical strategies to improve it.
Dr. Abimbade began by identifying common challenges to Zoom engagement in online classrooms. He then introduced a range of low-pressure, real-time techniques for boosting participation, along with approaches for building long-term engagement structures. The session concluded with a discussion of tools that can make engagement more accessible for all students.
This workshop provides actionable insights to help educators enhance student participation and promote long-term success in virtual learning environments.
Missed the session? Click the link below to watch the recording and learn how to foster better Zoom engagement.
Workshop Wednesday: Increasing Engagement in Your Zoom Classroom
Upcoming Events
Workshop Wednesday: Simple Strategies for Making Your Canvas Course Beautiful
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:30-2:30pm
Join us for “Workshop Wednesday: Simple Strategies for Making Your Canvas Course Beautiful” on July 16, from 1:30-2:30 pm! This workshop will cover simple strategies and handy templates you can use to make your Canvas pages and assessments consistent and effective. Specifically, this workshop will cover using icons, buttons, banners, and customizable page and assessment templates to make your Canvas course look inviting and clear.
Facilitated by Millie Tullis, Digital Learning Strategist
Register here to receive the Zoom link.
Best Practices for Online Group Work
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:30pm-2:30pm
Join us for “Best Practices for Online Group Work” on July 30, from 1:30-2:30 pm! This workshop will cover how to best design group projects, peer reviews, small group discussions, and more to increase engagement in your online a/synchronous classroom. If you have a specific question you want covered during this training, please enter it when you register.
Facilitated by James Butler, Digital Learning Strategist
Register here to receive the Zoom link.
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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