Virtual Online Teaching (VOLT)
Strengthen online teaching through effective instructional practices, meaningful student engagement, virtual community building, and purposeful use of technology in the virtual classroom.
Overview
Effective online teaching requires more than transferring traditional classroom practices to a virtual environment. Educators need to consider how instruction, engagement, communication, technology, and classroom community work differently when teaching online.
The Virtual Online Teaching (VOLT) workshop introduces best practices for online instruction, student engagement, and virtual community building. It also supports educators in evaluating and implementing technology in ways that are purposeful, practical, and appropriate for their virtual classroom setting.
Why Choose This Workshop?
Technology alone does not create an effective online learning experience. This workshop helps educators make informed decisions about how they teach, communicate, engage students, and use digital tools within a virtual environment.
Participants explore approaches that can strengthen online instruction while creating a more engaging, connected, and supportive virtual learning community.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify best practices for effective online instruction.
- Apply strategies that strengthen student engagement in virtual learning environments.
- Build a stronger sense of community and connection within the virtual classroom.
- Evaluate digital tools based on their purpose and value for teaching and learning.
- Integrate technology more effectively within online instruction.
- Create more engaging and supportive virtual learning experiences for students.
Target Audience
Teachers, Educators, Academic Coordinators, Instructional Leaders