Introduction to Teaching with Webex: A Practical Guide for Implementing Digital Education Strategies, Creating Engaging Classroom Activities, and Building an Effective Online Learning Environment

by M. Jane

Overview

Learn to take your classroom curriculum digital using Cisco Webex’s unique video conferencing features to create engaging lessons, collaborative activities, and more.

Introduction to Teaching with Webex will help teachers of all grade levels master the basics of communication and education using the Cisco Webex video conferencing service. Learn how to connect with students, record your Webex meetings, control access to lessons, contribute to live chat streams, and conduct webinars. Webex newbie? No worries! Experienced educator and author M. Jane takes readers step-by-step through the most common Webex features and terminology.

Packed with tips, tricks, troubleshooting, helpful screenshots, and activity ideas to keep students of all ages engaged, this book is indispensable as the future of teaching continues to evolve.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646041510
Publisher:	Ulysses Press
Publication date:	10/06/2020
Series:	Books for Teachers
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

M. Jane is an educator and writer. She has recently served as a program ambassador to the US National Office for the Department of Labor to develop distance learning practices that serve underprivileged populations. She has evaluated and developed academic and crisis-mitigating community programs, and taught for a number of years at a university in Washington State. She holds a master's degree in education and co-leads a residential education and training academy for disadvantaged youth. She is passionate about viewing education as a human service. M. Jane lives in the Pacific Northwest with her two children.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Online Learning 7

Digital Distance Learning and the Future of Teaching 7

Online Learning for All Grade Levels 10

Information for Teachers, Parents, and Students 12

Translating Your Classroom to an Online Platform 15

Part 2 Using Webex 21

Frequently Asked Questions about Webex 21

Setting Up Your Online Classroom and Lessons 24

Great Expectations (for Student Management) 35

Troubleshooting 36

Part 3 Keeping Students Engaged/Classroom Management 39

Administering Tests and Quizzes 39

Assigning Homework 44

Determining Online Participation 46

Distance Learning and Attention Considerations 50

Part 4 Activities and Sample Lesson Ideas 51

Morning Meetings/Closing Circles 51

Growth Mindset Activity 55

Building Community and Empathy 56

About the Author 64