The past few months were overwhelming for both students and instructors as they transitioned to fully online teaching and learning environments. This is especially true for OISE students who have the dual role of learners and educators. In this interview, PhD student and school-teacher Michelle McKay shares her experience with facilitating an online professional development (PD) session
The use of a virtual whiteboard in Zoom asynchronous sessions has replaced the physical whiteboard used in traditional classrooms. Although the concept is largely the same, there are extra benefits made possible through the use of digital whiteboards.
Instructors will want to know how to facilitate online active learning, create alternative assessments methods, host virtual lectures, etc. As faculty support, we need to step up and provide both pedagogical and technical support, as poorly designed online learning activities can have adverse effects.
