Tips to Show Students You Are Still There, Even Asynchronously!
The Presence Game
Level Up Your Online Visibility!
Did you move online quickly? Is your class now asynchronous? Your students need assurance that their instructors remain present and engaged, especially in an asynchronous learning environment. Use the ideas below to demonstrate your continuing involvement in the class! Check out the colorful Infographic from CTE Faculty Fellow Dr. Alison Barton.
THIS FRIDAY
TED Talk Lunch and Learn Series
Grab some lunch and logon to join us for a TED talk and guided discussion that is informal and always informational!
Share Out: Offer students a chance to share about themselves in an Introductions discussion board. For PRESENCE, share an introduction post about yourself, and respond to theirs.
Reach Out: After a few weeks of class, consider drafting an email that can be copied and pasted to send to each student individually (include their name in the greeting). Ask how they are doing in the class and if there is anything they need or wish you knew was going on with them right now. Be responsive to those who reply
Shout Out: with Feedback, Email, Discussions
Check In: with Surveys, with "Student Hours"
Prompt: We all need reminders - send them to students, too!
Show Yourself: Nothing shows your presence and engagement more than your face! For any of the above suggestions, consider making a short, embedded video to establish presence with your students
This workshop introduces the basics of the assessment cycle, promotes the use of frequent low-stakes assessments, and provides a framework for providing students with actionable feedback.
This event is part of the four-part Teaching Essentials workshop series. Faculty who complete all four parts of the series will receive a certificate and a digital badge. This series may be particularly useful for new or junior faculty.
