Virtual Breakout Rooms for Student Co-Participation in a Course Edray Goins, a professor of mathematics and statistics, has students work on differential equation problems in Sakai LMS in virtual breakout groups. Working problems out in small groups allows students to work out numerical examples before coming back together to discuss with the larger class. Digital Resources Sakai + Zoom Breakout Room PDF Guide Using Sakai, or any LMS, breakout room groups can be generated from a class roster and imported into Zoom. Pre-assigning breakout rooms saves time, and allows for customized groups depending on the activity or assignment. Download the Guide Digital Enablement Many professors use virtual breakout rooms on platforms like Zoom or Sakai to enhance student engagement and foster collaborative learning. Digital rooms allow for easy groupings of students allowing them to work in small groups and take on an active role in discussion and problem-solving. Have an Example of Your Own? Help us build our Instructional Example Library! We are looking for contributions from higher education instructors across disciplines who use technology to enable evidence-based teaching practices. To learn more and to submit an example, please visit the form page linked below. Thank you for helping us support the field. Submit an Example
