Collaborating with learners synchronously (Part 2)

Aim

Working collaboratively and supporting learners in real-time

Objective

At the end of this module you will be able to
- explain how you can introduce synchronous online learning activity into your scheduled programme
- understand when it is appropriate and when it is not
- identify the practical challenges of real time online learning and how to ensure suitable levels of student experience and outcomes

Digital Teaching Professional Framework

This module covers the DTPF component - C3 : Communication and collaboration with learners and between learners (peer support)

• Implement and/or support collaborative learning activities in which digital devices, resources or information strategies are used.
• Implement and/or support collaborative learning activities in a digital environment, e.g. using blogs, wikis, learning management systems.
• Use digital technologies for collaborative knowledge exchange among learners.
• Monitor and guide learners in their collaborative knowledge generation in digital environments.
• Allow learners to digitally present their collaborative efforts and assist them in doing so.
• Use digital technologies for peerassessment and as a support for collaborative self-regulation and peerlearning.
• Use digital technologies to experiment with new formats and methods for collaborative learning.
• Use digital communication tools to respond promptly to learners' questions and doubts, e.g. on assignments.