The guidance below has been curated to support the delivery of teaching and learning for the AY21/22. If you require further assistance that is not covered in the guidance below, or would like to discuss specific aspects of your practice, please contact Learning Innovation.
You may also wish to explore the Knowledge Exchange, our Learning in Practice or Faculty Development materials.
ChatGPT
To find out more about it click here.
Teaching in the Classroom
The following guidance can be used to familiarise yourself with the AV equipment in the Lecture Theatres, as well as the tools available to you to support your learning design and course development.
All Lecture Theatres have been set up to deliver online simultaneously using Zoom Rooms. Please use this guidance to familiarise yourself with the equipment in the Lecture Theatres, including specific guidance for those teaching in LT 12.
Lecture Theatre Guidance
The LT you have been assigned to for your teaching has been set up as a hybrid room and equipped with Zoom room technology. Please read this guidance document to familiarise yourself with the technology available.
LT 12 Guidance
LT12 (North Building) has a different setup. If you are teaching from LT12 please use this guidance for reference.
Zoom Room Controls Manual
The lecture theatres use the Zoom Room Technology. This manual will explain each of the different functions available within the Lecture Theatre, through Zoom Room.
There are several ways you can enhance your course and develop learning content. This can support and encourage engagement and participation in your classroom. There are also a variety of tools that can be used to support your practice.
Creating Video for Learning
Video content is one of the options available when developing asynchronous content. This content can be used to complement the classroom delivery as a preparatory or consolidation piece, or act as a revision tool for students. In addition, there are benefits from an accessibility and inclusivity perspective.
If you are interested in creating video content, please review our guidance on developing video for learning.
Polling (Mentimeter)
If you wish to use Classroom Polling, we recommend the use of Mentimeter, instead of Zoom Polls to ensure these activities appear in the Lecture Recordings. Please review our guidance on Mentimeter, here. If you require a Mentimeter license please contact the Learning Innovation team.
Discussion Forums
Discussion Forums can be used to continue the conversation beyond the classroom. They have the benefit of supporting more reflective and considered responses to questions and scenarios, but often suffer from little engagement or off-topic conversations.
Our guidance on discussion forums offers good practice example and supporting evidence to support your use of the tool.
Guidance for Lecture Capture, as well as editing and maintaining recordings can be found on the Lecture Capture page, here.
If you require additional support, please contact Media Services.
Facilitator Checklist
This checklist should be used as a guide for facilitating teaching sessions. It shows the division of tasks between facilitator and faculty for hybrid teaching. Before facilitating a session you should engage with faculty to set the relationship and expectations for support.
Welcome Holding Slide
Please download and show this slide when waiting for the class to start.
Zoom iPad Controller (demo)
This .pptx file can be used to familiarise yourself with the functionality of the iPad. When viewing it in presentation mode you will be able to click through the different screens for an opportunity to practice, away from the Lecture Theatre.
Teaching Virtually (Zoom)
The following guidance is LBS specific:
Preparing to Teach Remotely
If you are teaching remotely but students are in the Classroom, please use read this guidance to support your preparation and delivery.
Zoom Settings Guide for Faculty
This document explains the various settings in your Zoom account, some of which are set centrally. Please familiarise yourself with these settings.
Zoom Live Automated Transcription
Zoom can automatically produce captions and transcripts for any session. This has been enabled across faculty accounts. Please refer to the this guidance document for any support.
Inviting Guest Speakers
If you are inviting guest speakers into your session, please read this guidance document. It is recommended that you arrange a preparation session with your guest to ensure they are able to access Zoom prior to the session taking place.
The following guidance has been curated from the 'Zoom Help Center':
Getting Started with Zoom
If you're new to teaching virtually with Zoom, read through the Getting Started with Zoom guidance to familiarise yourself with the tool and it's functionality.
Breakout Rooms
Breakout Rooms are used to facilitate group working in the online classroom. You can dynamically create randomised groups of students in the class, or create pre-assigned groups.
Using the Chat
The Chat is for text-based communication within your online classroom. Participants can raise questions, or add thoughts and ideas at any point during the class. As the host, you can view the chat and respond to any comments made either using your microphone or via the chat itself.
You are able to download the chat after a session if it is required.
