Modification of Traditional Classroom Activities | Origin: EL113
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Active Learning in an Online Environment --> Modification of Traditional Classroom Activities
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using various methods to engage students in kinetic type learning, with activities that break up the monotonous lectures is a great way to actively engage students and allow them to learn more effectively.
I think applying rubric for grading keeps things consistent and fair. I am excited to employ 3-5 techniques.
To effectively adapt new classroom activities for an online environment, instructors must intentionally design opportunities that engage students in participating, reflecting, listening, and writing. Active learning requires students to do more than passively receive information, they should be encouraged to think critically, collaborate, and apply concepts in meaningful ways.
It is also important to help students develop time‑management skills, as online learning often requires greater self‑direction and discipline. Providing guidance, clear expectations, and structured timelines can support students in managing their workload successfully.
Additionally, incorporating low‑risk activities; such as brief reflections, discussion prompts, short quizzes, or interactive polls—can help students build confidence and participate without fear of making mistakes. These activities create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable engaging and experimenting with new ideas.
I have researched many Active Learning Techniques. I am deciding which ones I want to incorporate into my teachings. Three to five is a great suggestion.
Having a suggested goal of 3-5 strategies was good to hear. This adds a goal to the implementation plan.
This course is great. The information gained provides the tools for positive change for me and the students.
The group rubric was also great. When I use a group, I would definitely employ this tool.
Comment on Ingrid Leu's post: I also like hearing about these methods and, likewise, will tie them consistently into my delivery throughout the course.
Rubrics are a good tool for assessment.
Implementing active learning will require significant changes, but it will benefit students and the program. It was most important to hear that the organization around the objectives was not enough. It will take 3-5 different strategies to make the active learning process effective. I like the rubric, as stated, it takes away the frustration in many areas.
Reading, reflective writing, games, group activities or individual asynchronous activities using wiki or similar technology for active learning is effective to engage the on line learner.
I learned that having a beginning period (like week 1) where students don't have to worry about graded assignments does help create a tone of ease before things kick off officially in the next week. This is also helpful for students that may start in the course a few days later. Since the courses are more accelerated where I will teach, I might incorporate this within the first few days and use that time to get to know everyone.
nstructors may feel uncomfortable moving from the "expert" who provides all answers to the "facilitator" who manages the process of students finding their own answers.
I learned how traditional classroom activities can be transformed into active learning strategies that promote engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking. I plan to apply these ideas by incorporating more interactive tasks, student-centered activities, and meaningful participation opportunities in my future classes.
I've had good and bad experiences in the past with doing group projects in online classes, but I think they were both important experiences as they provide life exepreince to work through conflict as well as provide an opportunity to connect with peers.
To make our courses into active learning experiences requires planning and preparations in excess of what we used to do in traditional teaching. It is not clear who pays for that, but it must be done.
Rubrics play a critical role in virtual education, particularly in contexts where students have access to artificial intelligence tools. Well-designed rubrics help clarify expectations, define performance standards, and make assessment criteria transparent for both instructors and students. By focusing on learning outcomes such as critical thinking, application of concepts, originality, and reflection, rubrics allow instructors to evaluate the quality of student work beyond surface-level writing. In online environments, rubrics also promote consistency and fairness in grading, reduce ambiguity, and support meaningful feedback. Rather than preventing the use of AI, rubrics can guide students toward responsible and ethical use by emphasizing process, understanding, and value-added contributions.
Las rubricas son unas herramientas demasiado utiles para otorgarles a los estudiantes puntos claves y resultados satisfactorios, tambien el ayudarles a gestionar el tiempo porque es una habilidad que se debe obtener en estas nuevas modalidades
Rubrics are a great way to help standardize the grading process and provide detailed rationale as to why a stupid earns or loses points based on assignment criteria.
