Note: By “exercise” we mean classes in fields such as history, ancient languages, or languages practice in English or Romance language studies, in which cooperative work and practice are in focus. The general suggestions for exercises are largely the same as those for seminars.
Suggestions for the practice groups typical of the Sciences, and for tutorials generally, at practice groups and tutorials.
Teaching material and achieving goals in an online format
What are the goals and the content of my exercise? What was planned so far, and of that, what can we carry over into an online teaching format so as to achieve the prescribed goals and so that the students will benefit from the exercise?
Generally speaking, it is a good idea to use mostly simple, asynchronous tools. Less is more. Go for fewer tools so that you and the students can get used to using them, and so that you yourself feel confident using them. Good communication and interaction with the students is also very important. Give your students detailed information about the plan for the semester, how the material is to be taught and processed, what assignments or other tasks are to be completed, and how communication is to work within the course.