Increase Student Engagement in Synchronous Zoom Lectures
Long lectures in Zoom may lead to student fatigue and disengagement with course content. Read the latest recommendations for making your synchronous (Zoom) classes more engaging. This short Faculty Focus blog article describes approaches related to camera/video use and creation of meaningful interactions between students, and it suggests using polling and breakout rooms (two features available to you as an instructor in Zoom).
Other ideas to support student engagement in Zoom synchronous lectures:
- consider using role play, collaborative worksheets, or concept maps in breakout rooms
- use the whiteboard feature in Zoom, and allow students to contribute
- have students follow along as you demonstrate a library database search for articles and information
- quiz students on the past week’s reading with a Zoom poll
