Online breakout rooms: jigsaw discussions and presentation practice
Online breakout rooms: jigsaw discussions and presentation practice
Author
McLean, Terence
Faculty Advisor
Date
2021
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Abstract (summary)
As a result of the switch to
virtual and blended learning caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic, many language teachers
around the world are working to establish
welcoming, communicative, online language learning environments. Most of us have
experienced the unwelcome silence associated
with trying to get all students involved in
an online session. Yes, some students thrive
online, but others tend to hesitate, sit back and
listen, or tune out completely.
Even though we are teaching online, we can
still give students a gentle virtual push—and breakout rooms, if your online platform
has this function, are an excellent tool for
increasing student talk time during virtual
instruction. This activity, a jigsaw that uses
breakout rooms, can be used as stand-alone
speaking practice or as preparation for a future
speaking assignment in which students give an
online presentation for the whole class.
Publication Information
McLean. T. (2021). Online breakout rooms: Jigsaw discussions and presentation practice. English Teaching Forum, 59(2), 45-48. Retrieved August 11, 2021, from https://americanenglish.state.gov/resources/english-teaching-forum-2021-volume-59-number-2#child-2685
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Item Type
Article
Language
English
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