![]() ![]() Remote working and study can raise feelings of isolation or side-lining in individuals. ![]() Encourage communication and queries through general forums or Teams groupings for classes to ensure everyone is informed.This can lead to real and perceived unfairness within a group. It is easy to give attention to those students and colleagues that we are most familiar with and identify with, or those who are most vocal. Don’t push them, and try not to view participation in a discussion as evidence of engagement. If a student expresses a wish to remain quiet, they may have a good reason that is not immediately obvious to you. Be aware that students from some countries and cultural backgrounds may be concerned about joining in an online, and notably recorded, session in case authorities have access to what has been said.It might be worth dropping them a note outside the session to see if they are happy sitting back and listening or whether they are finding it hard to break into the session. Watch out for students who aren’t ‘joining in’.You can turn off participant microphones or remove them from sessions if they are being disruptive.Ĭlarify when the live session has ended, and wait for all students to log off/leave the session.Check regularly with students if they are able to follow along, and provide enough time to comment/ask questions when prompted. Use people’s names so everyone knows whose turn it is.Ĭonsider there might be some time lag when presenting live. Make it clear when you are giving time for everyone to speak by calling on them.Monitor the chat periodically and give people time to use it.Set ground rules at the start of a class and stick to them! Ask participants to raise their hand or use the chat function rather than going straight to a microphone if they wish to speak.Ensure documents are accessible for all participants.Explain to students how you want them to work with, and/or access these resources.Explain what the resources will be used for.Clearly inform students on what online resources you will be using.Ensure that everyone can participateĮveryone you teach should feel able to contribute, regardless of the teaching method being used. With the shift to Connected Learning and greater online interaction at UCL this year, it is important that we prepare students for systems, platforms and approaches they can expect in their studies. ![]()
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