Episode 53: Teaching Online with Zoom: How to Increase Student Engagement with Aaron Johnson
Description:
Our guest for episode 53 of the Lecture Breakers podcast is Aaron Johnson, author of the new book Online Teaching with Zoom.
In this episode, we mainly discuss parts 3 and 4 of Aaron’s book which focuses on creating active and engaging learning experiences using Zoom.
Aaron and I talk about tips for designing synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences. And, we discuss what you need to consider when asking students to turn on their cameras which has been a significant and unexpected conversation within my network.
Finally, we talk about how to make breakout rooms more effective and engaging which is a feature many of us are trying to improve.
I hope you enjoy this conversation and that you get a few new ideas to integrate into your courses, especially those of you who are using Zoom.
You'll Learn:
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How to create active and engaging learning experiences using Zoom.
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How to design online courses and activities to align with learners' attention spans.
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What to consider when asking students to turn on their cameras.
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3 ways to make breakout rooms more effective and engaging.
Show Notes:
- Get Aaron's books Online Teaching with Zoom* and Excellent Online Teaching.*
- Learn more about the jigsaw method at jigsaw.org
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Read more about students' attention and active learning: Bunce, D.M., Flens, E.A., and Neiles, K.Y. (2010). How long can students pay attention in class? A study of student attention decline using clickers. Journal of Chemical Education, 87 (12), 1438-1443.
- Read Barbi's blog post: The Power of the Pause: 5 Ways to Pause Class to Encourage Student Reflection and Increase Engagement
- Learn more about Aaron's work on his website: https://excellentonlineteaching.com/
- Contact Aaron
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Hire Aaron to speak! Take a look at his webinars, workshops, in-person, and online professional development services.
- Join the free Lecture Breakers Facebook group
- Don't miss an episode! Be sure to subscribe to the show!
Transcript:
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