Teaching and Learning Online

Three areas to focus on when teaching online are planning, content creation and delivery, and pacing and interaction. These areas look different when compared to a face-to-face classroom. Where possible, leverage technology to help support your pedagogy.

Guiding questions:

• What physical, emotional and cognitive resources can I draw upon to successfully teach online?
• How might I leverage technology in an equitable way encourage student interaction?

Planning with empathy towards learners will encourage you to view students as partners in the process of teaching and learning online. Designing learning tasks that allow students the flexibility to work independently and collaboratively will enhance the online experience.

Guiding questions:

• How might I involve student voice in the online learning experience?
• What are some evidence-based ways of supporting students through group work online?

Assessment online is quite different from face-to-face instruction. The need for authentic and reliable assessment strategies is paramount in an online environment. There is room for creativity in assessment design online if it relates to the learning outcomes and students can clearly understand what they are required to do.

Guiding questions:

• How can I help students appreciate the value of academic integrity in an online context?
• How can I design authentic assessments which meet course learning outcomes?

Take a moment to browse through Seneca’s resources for working online.