In Teaching, Theology, and Religion, Michael Strickland, from Amridge University offers a great assignment that instructors can use to enhance the “classroom” feel in their online courses. This is a really creative strategy for discussion forums, and involves the following:
Strickland notes that using this strategy has resulted in an increase in attendance of the live-video streams of grow from less than 25% to 50%. Strickland notes that the assignment increases camaraderie and as it increases their interaction with the instructor and one another. Additionally, students are able to avoid the temptation to delay posting in discussion forums without really reviewing the material.
Strickland indicates that the live video sessions are recorded and made available for all students, so those who cannot attend can have access to the discussion notes.
This is one example of bringing creativity into the online classroom. Let us know if you have any other ideas!
See our recent post with ideas for video lecturing: Follow Up Friday: Zoom Tips.
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