Bridging the Gap: Prioritizing Connection and Flexibility in Online Education

Wednesday, October 16 | 2:15PM–3:00PM CT | W185a, Level 1
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Interactive Presentation
Online learning often creates gaps in space and time between students and gaps between course development and delivery. We'll showcase our attempts to bridge these gaps at Harvard Extension through a course format we call HELIX, which allows students to choose whether to participate in person, live online, or on demand.

Outcomes: Envision alternative course formats that blend in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learners into a single course community * Identify common challenges in online learning and discuss ideas for how to overcome them * Get ideas for adapting HELIX methods at your institution

Presenters

  • Christian Franco

    Manager of Live Interactive Learning Technology, Harvard University

  • Adrienne Phelps-Coco

    Associate Director of Online Pedagogy, Harvard University

  • Christian Wisecarver

    Associate Director of Online Course Technology and Innovation, Harvard University

Resources & Downloads

  • Bridging The Gap Prioritizing Flexibility and Connection in Online Learning

    Updated on 4/24/2024