Learn at a Distance

Interactive instruction focuses on interaction among learners, with the instructional leader and with other experts to enhance understanding and improve communication and collaboration skills.

Interactive instruction can be challenging when teaching in online asynchronous environments. When thinking about designing an online course, instructors often look to traditional, face-to-face teaching experiences for models on how to teach online. Often, this may result in an emphasis on direct instruction techniques. Which often results in the creation of lecture-based content including narrated slideshows and video lectures.

Interactive strategies include:

• Cooperative Learning
• Collaborative Learning
• Role-Playing
• Brainstorming
• Debates
• Think, Pair, Share
• Jigsaw
• Structured Controversy