Introduction / Rationale: As virtual education continues to evolve, maintaining learner engagement and improving knowledge retention are critical to student success.
Objectives: This workshop is designed to empower educators with innovative strategies to enhance the online and hybrid classroom experiences. By integrating evidence-based approaches, this workshop aims to bolster educators’ abilities to utilize active learning techniques that enhance the learning experience. Participants will delve into a variety of techniques that have been proven effective in fostering an interactive and dynamic learning environment.
Methods / Approach: Strategies and instructional methods include the use of multimedia resources, interactive activities, and collaborative tools that can make learning more appealing and accessible to students, which is crucial for maintaining student motivation and skill acquisition. Active learning will be a focal point as participants will gain a deeper understanding, through hands-on activities, of how active learning can be implemented in their own teaching practices.
Results / Practice Implications: By the end of the workshop, participants will have a toolkit of practical strategies that can be immediately applied to their online and hybrid classrooms. Participants will leave with a renewed sense of confidence and enthusiasm for teaching in the digital age, equipped with the knowledge and skills to create a more engaging and effective learning experience for their students.
Conclusion / Contribution to the occupational therapy profession: This workshop is suitable for current and future OT educators of all experience levels who are seeking to strengthen their online or hybrid pedagogy and cultivate a more engaging and impactful learning environment.