BACK CHANNELING IN THE CLASSROOM Sarah Nash Bumpas

WHAT IS BACK CHANNELING?  Conversation that takes place at same time as another activity  People in an audience communicate with others inside or outside the room  History of phenomenon – now more public  Passing a note written on a piece of paper

AGENDA  How can I use back channeling?  Practice as student  Practice as teacher  What are some programs I can use?

BACK CHANNELING BENEFITS  Building community  Enhances information from the speaker  Connects people within and outside the room  Archive of information

WARM UP ACTIVITY

TODAY’S MEET

SHARING RESOURCES  Look online or in books for more information  Easy to share links  If not useful, opportunity to evaluate resources

LINOIT

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS  Put in small groups  Share out to big group

PADLET

HOW CAN I USE BACK CHANNELING?  Warm Up Activity  Sharing Resources  Small Group Discussions  Asking Questions  Exit Slips  Note taking  Homework  Video Chat  Check for Understanding  Commenting  Digital Portfolio  Prior Knowledge

WHAT ARE SOME PROGRAMS I CAN USE?  Linoit  Padlet  Today’s Meet  Chatzy  Storm Board  81 Dash

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS