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The First Friday series will take place monthly in the CETL Office in O’Kelly Library 202 from 10am-11:30am on the first Friday of each month of the Fall and Spring Semesters. This informal and informational gathering will feature a specific topic related to teaching with a discussion led by an expert faculty or staff presenter.

Synchronous Online Learning

Facilitator: Dr. Yolanda Edwards (Bio)

Date: March 1, 2013 

Description: In this session, participants will review synchronous online learning strategies for engaging students in online or outside of classroom for face-to-face courses. One of the biggest challenges for online teaching involves creating opportunities for participation and collaboration. Yet, opportunities for meaningful interaction online are plentiful, provided you design and facilitate your course with the appropriate tools. The session will provide examples of the available tools such as Blackboard Collaborate in online lectures, online group activities, and videos to spark online discussions.