Learn at a Distance

A Relay Presentation is a dynamic, interdependent presentation format in which each student or group builds directly upon the contributions of the previous presenter, creating a continuous and evolving discussion. Unlike traditional presentations, where students often prepare isolated sections of content without necessarily engaging with their peers’ work, a Relay…

The Round Robin (Progressive Presentation) is a structured, sequential format that builds knowledge progressively, fostering collaboration and deep engagement. Instead of presenting isolated ideas, students or groups contribute incrementally, ensuring that each new segment builds upon prior contributions. This structure encourages synthesis, meaningful connections, and the logical extension of discussions.…

The Harkness Discussion is a student-centered, roundtable discussion method designed to promote equal participation, deep inquiry, and collaborative critical thinking. Originally developed at Phillips Exeter Academy in the 1930s, the Harkness model is based on the premise that students learn best through dialogue and shared exploration rather than passive reception…

A World Café discussion is a structured conversational process that promotes collaborative knowledge-building, deep engagement, and the synthesis of diverse perspectives. Originally developed as a method for facilitating large-scale dialogue in business and community settings, the World Café model has been widely adopted in education as an effective strategy for…

A Socratic Seminar is a structured discussion method that places the responsibility for learning directly on students, requiring them to engage in deep, question-driven conversations rather than passively absorbing information. Rooted in the Socratic method of teaching, this approach is based on the idea that critical thinking is best cultivated…