Strategies for Juggling F2F & Synchronous Class Sessions

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Video Recording of the 15 minute Session:



Here are three tips:

Sample schedule for a 90 minute class (from video)
  1. Use the Buddy System: Simple things like monitoring the chat in a virtual session alone is something easy to forget as you interact and lecture. So with this strategy, you have a student help you to manage some of the logistics…it alleviates the problem of addressing Questions & Answers equitably in your hybrid class
  2. Use a Set Schedule: We all know that This online experience is a filter that removes a lot of the joy from an in-class experience. …Take a granular and intentional look at your class time and Schedule it out…maybe not minute-by minute. Have events and activities occur in each class session at the same time each day Organize the in-class session to follow a set schedule. Many already do this, however, use a rigid schedule to your benefit:
  3. Make Group Work Possible: You may think that breaking up into groups is impossible, but with some pre-planning, you can also have some robust group interactions in this hybrid setting. Again this starts with you setting expectations. 
    1. Have learners in the classroom headset microphone or earbuds, and some others just go to a quiet place in the room in order to speak and be heard clearly. 
    2. All learners connect to Zoom, both online participants and face-to-face 
    3. Give explicit instructions & limited time in the breakout room 
    4. Randomize break-out groups, to include both in-person and virtual participants

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