Live

Asynchronously

Lectures in Zoom or Teams

Recorded lectures

Pros

• Instant dialog, questions and feedback from students
• Possible to start and recap exercises.
• Explanations using demonstrations or whiteboard drawings
• Social interactions before and after lectures

Cons

• Risk of technical obstacles that prevent the planned teaching
• The lecture is only available once
• Lectures can get too long if student activities are not included
• The experience of having a live audience is at stake if students do not use webcams due to the bad connectivity and privacy desires

Pros

• Can be recorded when it suits the teacher
• Can be divided into short videos for each topic
• Students can watch videos when convenient and repeat several times
• The recordings can be reused for future courses

Cons

• No obvious interaction between teacher and students
• It takes time to get acquainted with recording software

Q&A in Zoom or Teams

Questions in Absalon discussion forums

Pros

• It is easier for students to choose it or not. For some classes participation may increase.
• Students can ask questions in the chat if they are unconfortable about doing it orally.

Cons

• It is easier for students to choose it or not. For some classes participation may decrease.
• Some students are unconfortable about asking questions via video conferencing

Pros

• Students can read and learn from other students' questions, especially if they try answer them.
• The teacher can respond continuously when it fits.
• Writing questions can increase students' reflection so that they only seek help when it is really needed.

Cons

• Some questions can be difficult in writing. It may require students to take pictures.
• Simple questions which are usually quick to clarify are probably not asked.

Calculation exercises in Zoom or Teams

Calculation exercises in Absalon

Pros

• Possible to spontaneously make short explanations based on the questions asked.
• Possible to answer quick or simple questions.

Cons

• Some students are unconfortable about asking questions via video conferencing

Pros

• The students can work on them whenever they want

Cons

• It requires more detailed instructions to get the students started.
• Spontaneous short presentations with clarifying answers are excluded. They can possibly be recorded and shared in Absalon.

Lab and field work in Zoom or Teams

Recordings of lab og field work

Pros

• Students can ask questions immediately.
• The students can show their field results, e.g. with a distributed survey kit.

Cons

• Risk of technical problems, which means that the planned can not be implemented.

Pros

• Can be recorded when it suits the teacher
• Students can watch it several times and when appropriate.
• The recordings can be reused for future courses.
• Students can make and share videos of their work.

Cons

• No interaction between the teacher and the students.
• It takes time to get acquainted with recording software.