{"product_id":"engaging-learners-through-zoom-isbn-9781119783145","title":"Engaging Learners through Zoom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeep your virtual students focused and meaningfully engaged with this invaluable teaching resource\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEngaging Learners through Zoom\u003c\/i\u003e delivers numerous practical strategies and helpful advice on how to engage students virtually. Many of the tools are also applicable in face-to-face and hybrid environments. Backed by cognitive neuroscience research, this book is a collection of dozens of active, synchronous online learning structures that can be used in any discipline, perfect for middle and high school through higher education.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book provides teachers, college educators, administrators, and trainers \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe antidote to Zoom fatigue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e! Transform Zoom (or any video-conferencing platform) into an ideal environment for students to focus more fully, learn more effectively and have more fun!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDr. Brennan, accomplished author, professor and distance education expert, improves learner performance and addresses equity in education with:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 150 active learning strategy examples with step-by-step directions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeas for including diverse content across 83 different disciplines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMultiple examples for 26 of the most commonly taught courses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEngaging Learners through Zoom\u003c\/i\u003e belongs in the collection of every educator who wants to motivate and inspire their students to excel in a virtual learning environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Zoom and Active Learning Structures xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Polls 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolls 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccount Settings 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Controls 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Icebreaker Polls 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Starter Polls 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Prediction Polls 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Reflection Polls 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Engagement Polls 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Survey Polls 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Gallery Polls 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Comprehension (Testing) Polls 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Practice Polls 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Closing Polls 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing Issues and Troubleshooting 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdit Polls 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStop Sharing 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolls Not Working 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGallery Polls and Using Padlet 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Chat 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChat 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccount Settings 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Controls 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTech and Meeting Support 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Networking Chats 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopic-Based Focus Questions 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Networking Starter Questions 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Instructor Question Chats 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Instructor Read-Aloud Chats 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Assigned Paired Chats 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Reporting Chats 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Feedback Chats 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Practice Chats 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Quiz Chats 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Debate Chats 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Whole Group Chats 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Forwarding Chats 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing Issues and Troubleshooting 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Breakout Rooms 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreakout Rooms 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccount Settings 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Controls 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Icebreakers 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Collaborative Quizzes 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Learning Partner Activities 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Observer Trios 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Read-Arounds 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Talk-Arounds 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Jigsaw Teams 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Fishbowl Conversations 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Topic Rooms 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting and Problem Prevention 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Main Session Room 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMain Session Room 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccount Settings 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Controls 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Strategic Storytelling 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Video Guest 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. One-Minute Paper 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Learning Stations 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Scoring Clusters 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Detective 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Why, How, What If? 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Paradigm Shift 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Column A, Column B 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Obstacle Race (Hope Theory) 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Minimizing Zoom Fatigue 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing Zoom Fatigue 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Zoom Fatigue 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent and Educator Fatigue 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Video Fatigue 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Audio Fatigue 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Physical Fatigue 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Cognitive Fatigue 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Social-Emotional Fatigue 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. All Zoom Fatigue 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Word from the Wise 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Whiteboards for Sharing 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhiteboards for Sharing 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccount Settings 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Controls 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnotation Tools 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Volunteer Scribes (Main and Breakout Sessions) 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Solo Problem-Solving with Instructor Feedback 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Drawing Activities 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Feedback Questions Using Stamp 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Breakout Room Whiteboard Use 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing Issues and Troubleshooting 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Virtual Backgrounds and Profile Photos 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVirtual Backgrounds and Profile Photos 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccount Settings 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Controls 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfile Photos 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Learning Structure 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. What’s Up Next? 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Topic Related 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Break Reminders 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Reflections 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Field Trip 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Energizer or Relaxer 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Background as Poll 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Everyone on Location 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Tracking Emotions 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Lighten Up 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Time of Day\/Weather 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Promoting Office Hours 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting and Problem Prevention 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Integrating Apps 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrating Apps 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccount Settings 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Controls 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePadlet in the Zoom Classroom 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Reinforce Today’s Most Important Point\/Question 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Share Essential Resources 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Strengthen Learning Skills 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocrative in the Zoom Classroom 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Preview Quiz 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Review Quiz in Space Race 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Exit Ticket 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotential Exit Ticket Questions 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 117\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDR. JONATHAN BRENNAN\u003c\/b\u003e is an English faculty member at Mission College (CA). Researching best practices in student engagement, he has authored five books, including \u003ci\u003eOn Course: Strategies for Success in College, Career, and Life.\u003c\/i\u003e He received the Hayward Education Excellence and Stanback-Stroud Diversity awards and has trained over 6,000 educators in active learning.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis must-have book is an essential guide to active learning on Zoom and other video-conferencing platforms.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eEngaging Learners through Zoom\u003c\/i\u003e is like a banquet of ideas for polls, chats, and breakout rooms, using the main session as a central hub, and far more. What's terrific about this book is that it gives concrete, innovative examples for practically every discipline—any instructor can benefit! I never knew I needed this book, but now, I couldn't do without it!\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e —Dr. Barbara Oakley,\u003c\/b\u003e Coursera \"Innovation Instructor\" of the world's most popular MOOC; Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar of Global Digital Learning, McMaster University; Engineering Professor, Oakland University and author of \u003ci\u003eA Mind For Numbers, Learning How to Learn,\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Mindshift\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEngaging Learners through Zoom\u003c\/i\u003e leverages the rapid shift to virtual learning into an opportunity to transform Zoom and other video-conferencing platforms into a powerful pedagogical tool. You'll learn how to use active learning strategies to meaningfully engage students in any discipline and at any level of education. You can ensure greater equity with the diverse and inclusive content examples throughout that support all learners in achieving their educational goals. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, accomplished author, professor and distance education expert Dr. Jonathan Brennan shares practical tools any educator can implement: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDozens of synchronous online learning structures backed by cognitive neuroscience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 150 active learning strategy examples with step-by-step directions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeas for including diverse content across 83 different disciplines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMultiple examples for 26 of the most commonly taught courses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEngaging Learners through Zoom\u003c\/i\u003e offers K-12 teachers, college instructors, administrators, and trainers the antidote to Zoom fatigue!  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Engaging Learners through Zoom\u003c\/i\u003e is like a banquet of ideas for polls, chats, breakout rooms, using the main session as a central hub, and far more.  What’s terrific about this book is that it gives concrete, innovative examples for practically every discipline—any instructor can benefit! I never knew I needed this book, but now, I couldn’t do without it!\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Dr. Barbara Oakley, \u003c\/b\u003eCoursera “Innovation Instructor” of the world’s most popular MOOC; Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar of Global Digital Learning, McMaster University; Engineering Professor, Oakland University; and author of \u003ci\u003eA Mind For Numbers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLearning How to Learn\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMindshift\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In this amazing resource, Dr. Brennan examines all the Zoom course delivery tools—polls, chats, breakout rooms, whiteboards, integrated apps, and so on. For each tool, he outlines a broad variety of learning structures (10 for polls alone), with numerous examples in different disciplines. His engaging writing style gives you the impression that you’re sitting with a knowledgeable and friendly colleague who can help you do anything with Zoom you want to do, and deal with any problem that may arise. An indispensable “how-to” book in a field is often dubbed the bible of that field. I am certain that this book will quickly become the bible for Zoom users, and possibly for all online instructors.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Dr. Richard Felder, \u003c\/b\u003eHoechst Celanese Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering, North Carolina State University; coauthor of \u003ci\u003eTeaching and Learning STEM: A Practical Guide \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eElementary Principles of Chemical Processes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Dr. Brennan has insightfully applied principles from the learning sciences, motivation research, On Course and emotional intelligence to demonstrate how Zoom sessions can be fun and exciting for instructors as well as students.  While this book is invaluable for instructors teaching remotely, it is also vital for face-to-face teaching because of the treasure trove of examples, from a multitude of disciplines, that are applicable to both environments.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Dr. Saundra Yancy McGuire, \u003c\/b\u003eAuthor of \u003ci\u003eTeach Students How to Learn\u003c\/i\u003e; Director Emerita, Center for Academic Success; (Ret) Assistant Vice Chancellor \u0026amp; Professor of Chemistry, Louisiana State University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Faculty have been waiting for this book! \u003ci\u003eEngaging Learners through Zoom \u003c\/i\u003eis filled with practical strategies (and clear, detailed directions) that educators at any level can use to engage students in online classes. The book also offers multiple research-based strategies to address physical, cognitive, and emotional Zoom fatigue.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Dr. Teresa Ward, \u003c\/b\u003eProfessional Development Faculty Coordinator, Butte College\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"As a someone who has had to quickly master a variety of new, online tools, reading this book felt like having an experienced, supportive mentor at my fingertips. \u003ci\u003eEngaging Learners Through Zoom\u003c\/i\u003e offers a wealth of innovative solutions for many of the challenges confronting student-centered educators who now find themselves in online classrooms.  Grounded in research on learning, this practical guide translates best practices in student engagement into strategies that can be implemented in my teaching right away.  It provides concise, well-designed activities in a variety of disciplines and step-by-step guidance for implementing them with online tools.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Dr. Kristie Daniel-DiGregorio, \u003c\/b\u003eProfessor, Human Development, El Camino College\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is a must-have and will change how you view and teach online with Zoom. The level of detail is thoughtful, providing examples for various subjects with attention paid to diversity and inclusion, and it has a “preventing issues and troubleshooting” section in each chapter. There are so many ideas–my favorites are the “Obstacle Race” and “Dance Party.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Dr. Lea Beth Lewis, \u003c\/b\u003eAssistant Director (Emeriti), The University Learning Center, California State University, Fullerton \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"As students transition to the virtual world, faculty are finding Zoom an exhausting and unfulfilling prospect. Lacking the tools to engage students in the synchronous environment, they are getting tired of searching for instructional suggestions on the Web. Dr. Brennan’s book to the rescue. It’s easy to use this book as an essential guide that will ensure greater learning for students and less fatigue for instructors.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Michelle Francis, \u003c\/b\u003eProfessional Development Coordinator, West Valley College\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"There is no better educator, researcher and overall student success champion than Dr. Jonathan Brennan to share his years of wisdom in the classroom (and now on ZOOM). Dr. Brennan weaves his mastery and passion for engaging college students into the virtual world with this outstanding book, that could not be more timely.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Andrea Shaw, \u003c\/b\u003eAssistant Dean, Marketing and Communication, Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Professor Brennan's strategies are immediately attractive to anyone striving to engage students. The book's explanations and directions are simple and practical, and easy to imagine and implement. This collection is a very welcome resource in this challenging time. Within ten minutes of starting through the book, I had several apps open and was upping my game for classes and meetings alike!\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Chris Weidenbach,\u003c\/b\u003e English Department Chair, Professional Development Committee, Laney College\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The world has turned upside down, and ready or not, we’re all online. Now what? Dr. Brennan’s oh-so-timely offering provides the step-by-step answer to that question. It’s a gift to faculty longing to keep students and active learning at the heart of instruction, even in a Zoom-centric world.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Katie O’Brien,\u003c\/b\u003e EOPS Counselor\/Professor, Staff Development Coordinator, Rio Hondo College\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Brennan’s guide to active learning on Zoom will be useful as our colleagues around the nation (and the world) seek to better leverage tech tools to make the online environment active, and virtual interactions more genuine. He is dedicated to student success and is extraordinarily skilled as a facilitator.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―William Patrick Barlow, \u003c\/b\u003eEmeritus Faculty\/Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Madison College\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If you are an online educator in any discipline, you absolutely NEED this book; it’s phenomenal! Keeping our students engaged is now more critical than ever, and this book delivers. It provides educators with step-by-step instructions to effectively utilize Zoom to promote learning and minimize Zoom fatigue. Using this book, I have seen a significant increase in student participation and engagement, which gives me hope.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Ann Brandon,\u003c\/b\u003e English\/Reading Instructor and Professional Development Coordinator, Clovis Community College\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989135704293,"sku":"NP9781119783145","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119783145.jpg?v=1761782940","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/engaging-learners-through-zoom-isbn-9781119783145","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}