Collaborating with learners synchronously (Part 1)

Aim

This module explores the benefits and ways of working in real-time (synchronously) online with your learners.

Objective

After completing this module, you will be able to:

• explain what synchronous online learning activity is and how it can enhance learning
• identify the benefits for learners of synchronous online activities
• recognise different learning contexts in which synchronous online learning activities can support learning.

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.