Strategies for engaging students online

Strategies for engaging students online

Presenter: Associate Professor Kellie Toohey

Join Associate Professor Kellie Toohey for an inspiring webinar, where she shares her highly successful insights and authentic voice on online teaching. Dr. Toohey’s approach has garnered outstanding student feedback, and she experiences no drop-off in her online classes—reflecting her remarkable ability to keep students engaged and enthusiastic. Her methods go beyond the technicalities of digital tools; they are rooted in a human-centred pedagogical approach that prioritises connection and trust.

Dr. Toohey will walk us through her strategies for fostering a safe, inclusive online environment where students feel encouraged to participate and express themselves. She’ll delve into the “magic” behind her approach, which includes normalising the online learning experience, embracing pauses in conversation, and making every student feel heard and valued. Through her dedication to building genuine interactions and comfort in her virtual classrooms, Dr. Toohey brings humanity into online teaching, creating a space where students thrive. This session promises actionable takeaways for enhancing online learning environments, making it essential for educators looking to deepen their digital teaching impact.

Don’t miss this chance to learn from an innovator whose passion and connection-driven techniques can transform your online teaching practice.

Audience: All staff.

Please note: Register for this workshop in Scout and the workshop Zoom details will be provided in the Scout confirmation email.

Moderator: Mieke Witsel, Centre for Teaching and Learning team member.