{"id":2462,"date":"2023-06-10T13:56:25","date_gmt":"2023-06-10T08:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wise.live\/blog\/?p=2462"},"modified":"2023-06-10T15:56:06","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T10:26:06","slug":"engaging-activities-for-online-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wise.live\/blog\/engaging-activities-for-online-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking the Monotony With Activities for Online Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Online classes are so much easier than teaching on-campus courses because teachers don’t have to worry about parking or classroom space. But there are still some downsides: the lack of activities for online classes create a monotony of teaching from home, the lack of student engagement due to physical distance from each other, and the limited time you get with each student when compared to traditional classrooms where teachers have more opportunities for one-on-one time with their students during office hours or breaks between class meetings. In this article, we’ll review our top engaging activities for online classes to break the monotony.<\/span><\/p>\n

Create a Quiz<\/b><\/h2>\n

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If you want to break up the monotony of your online classes, consider creating a quiz. A quiz can be as simple or as complex as you’d like it to be. You could ask students for their favorite color, or you could give them an exam covering all of this semester’s material.<\/span><\/p>\n

For quizzes to be effective tools for learning, they must be engaging and interactive. Quizzes are not just multiple-choice tests – they should also provide opportunities for students’ creativity and understanding through open-ended questions or by requiring them to write essays in response to prompts (such as “Describe how this course has helped improve your writing skills”). Asking learners to submit a PDF with their thoughts can help them improve their writing styles, and the way they argue points and ultimately help them in their cognitive development.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Host a Book Club<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Consider hosting a book club when looking for ways to break the monotony of your online classes. Choose a book relevant to your class, invite students to read it, and participate in the discussion. It’s best to host this event on Google Hangouts or another video platform so that everyone can see each other as they discuss their thoughts about the reading material.<\/span><\/p>\n

If possible, encourage students to participate in class discussions by commenting on each other’s posts!<\/span><\/p>\n

In the case of an English literature class, you can use the Gutenberg Project<\/a> to download old “out of copyright” books and upload them as a part of your Wise course to create a book club without having your students leave your Whitelabel app.<\/p>\n

Organise small group discussions using breakout rooms<\/b><\/h2>\n

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A breakout room is a virtual space where students can meet and collaborate. Breakout rooms are a great way to engage students in an online class, as they allow for collaboration and discussion. They can also be used as part of your lecture schedule, allowing you to break up the monotony of teaching with some lively discussions. Zoom<\/a> provides a good option for small discussions using these Breakout Rooms and can help create mini-learning spaces where learners can collaborate.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re looking for ways to get more out of your breakout rooms, here are some suggestions:<\/span><\/p>\n