Generally, synchronous online sessions are held using a video conferencing platform. There are several options for facilitating this at WWU, but generally, Zoom is well supported, easy to use, and has several useful features for conducting real-time class sessions. However, remember that connecting synchronously can be as low tech as a phone call.
Below you can find links to further information supporting you as you teach synchronous classes–everything from things to consider as you prepare to teach online for the first time or to teach a new course online to in-depth information about utilizing breakout rooms to foster engagement in your course. Explore what is possible when you teach synchronously online…
Getting Started with Synchronous Teaching: an Overview
Things to consider, best practices, and further resources to support you in your journey teaching synchronously.
Managing Your Synchronous Classroom
Discover some quick and easy techniques you can use in synchronous classes that use video facilitated methods (e.g. Zoom, Teams, etc.)
Setting Up for Video Facilitated Sessions
Considerations for your space and the tools you use when delivering a course synchronously that can lead to success.
Building and Using Breakout Rooms in Your Synchronous Class
Breakout Rooms allow you to have students engage in smaller groups in a space separate from the shared class.
Image Sources
Getting started photo by Dylan Ferreira on Unsplash
Classroom Management photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash
Setting up photo by Sam Moqadam on Unsplash
Scaffolding photo by Jay Ee on Unsplash
