Webinar Recording – Effective online learning during times of crisis

In thinking about how to mitigate concerns around COVID-19, are you looking for practical ideas to foster student participation and community building in online learning spaces?

Published studies and research on online learning reveal that effective online instruction is dependent on well-designed easy-to-access, inclusive digital spaces and content; motivated interaction between instructors, learners, and content; and a sense of community. In this webinar we’ll explore evidence-based considerations and practical ideas to engage students in content creation, sharing and review while studying synchronously or asynchronously.

 

Presenter: 

Christa Morrison is a Digital Pedagogy Specialist working at the Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation, and Excellence in Teaching. In this role Christa provides technological and pedagogical support to McMaster University educators and learners to enhance learning in face-to-face, digital and hybrid learning spaces. Her role includes instructional design, consulting on digital fluency, multicultural and multigenerational virtual exchanges, and the design and development of new generation digital learning environments. She offers specialized training in Technology Enhanced Teaching and Online Student Engagement. You are welcome to connect with her via LinkedIn or Twitter.