Leading Synchronous and Asynchronous Discussions

Event Date & Time

Event Description

Please click “Register Now” to register for this event. This event will be online on Blackboard Collaborate.

Refresh your perspective on what it means to have a “discussion” online. In this session, we’ll explore the role of online discussions in supporting students’ learning, and discover some best practices and useful tools we can use as TAs to lead effective online discussions in synchronous and asynchronous formats.

Facilitators:

• Sai Diwan, PhD student, Department of Asian Studies
• Austin Taylor, PhD Student Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Accessibility: CTLT Events, programs, and services strive to be accessible. If you require access accommodations, please contact us with any requests (lindsay.fraughton@ubc.ca). We will do our best to accommodate requests and note that some requests may require several weeks advance notice (e.g. captioning and sign language interpreting). 

The Blackboard Collaborate video conferencing link will be provided prior to the event to all who are confirmed to participate. Please ensure you have a quiet space and a computer with a webcam and earphones/buds.