Effective Online Education

Preparation

Online Setup

• Sound (microphone)
• Webcam (external better)
• Lighting / Green Screen
• Second monitor / device
• Dan Levy "Teaching Effectively with Zoom"

CMS/LMS

• Use default tool
• Use default template
• Due dates and "do dates"
• Navigation is key

Video/Audio

• Software for video recording
• Audio/Video Editors
• Platform to upload/host
• Public vs Private

Synchronous

Synchronous

• Break-out rooms
• Use the back-channel
• 1-2-3 Go
• Quiz software
• Google Slide show and share

Tech Support

Tech Support

• Help desk easy to find
• For students and staff
• Not just inside the LMS

Team work

Team work

• Work with colleagues on content and delivery
• External/internal friends
• Social media for educators
• Open Education Resources
• Share your work (Creative Commons)

Communication

Communication

• Clear lines of official channels
• Asynchronous / synchronous

Empathy

Empathy

• Online learning/teaching is new for many
• Working from home can be complicated
• We don't know the context of students' lives

Honesty

Honesty

• Let students know the plan
• Don't be afraid to admit mistakes
• Show our human side

Transparency

Transparency

• All content visible
• Gating can be useful, but not always
• Grade book should be useful
• Schedule clear from the start
• Flexibility is key
• Students see an active educator (and so do admins)

Simplicity

Simplicity

• Course navigation should be simple
• Try to not use "all the tools"
• Grading schemes should be simple

Availability

Availability

• Not 24/7
• Be available when they need you
• Synchronous / asynchronous
• By appointment is efficient
• Drop-in can be attractive

Thank You

Contact Info

• kenbauer@tec.mx
• kenbauer.me blog.kenbauer.me
• Twitter: @ken_bauer
• youtube.com/kenbauer
• speakerdeck.com/kenwbauer