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.

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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.

Active Learning Peer Collaboration

Implementation Effort:

Light

Subject:

Math

Use Case:

Instructional Activity