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Choosing communication tools

When doing a group project, the first step is to set expectations around how and when you and your team members will communicate. It is important to have clear channels of communication, especially...

Choosing communication tools activity

Do you know how to figure out the best way to communicate with your group? Let's find out.

Choosing your collaboration tools

Understanding the tools available will help you and your group choose the best way to collaborate online.

Communication

This tutorial outlines some useful tips on how to work well with your classmates online.

Content and structure

Writing a general discussion post, in which you share your knowledge and personal experience informally, is different to a task-based discussion post which will be assessed and marked by your tutor.

Empathy

This tutorial outlines some useful tips on how to work well with your classmates online.

Making a good impression online

Communicating clearly and having positive interactions with your classmates and teachers is just as important in online classes as it is in person.

Mastering online class participation

Maximise your university experience by learning how to put your best foot forward online and get the most out of your online classes.

Mistakes and the lessons learnt

Read about how you can avoid some common presentation issues.

Navigating online group work

Learn about effective ways to communicate and collaborate with your classmates when doing group work.

Online presentations

An important part of studying at university is presenting and sharing ideas.

Organisation

This tutorial outlines some useful tips on how to work well with your classmates online.

Preparing for online learning

Before you attend your first online lecture or class, give yourself time to get familiar with Canvas and Collaborate Ultra. Learn about your technical settings, including your audio and your video.

Preparing for online presentations

To do your best in an online presentation it's important to plan and practise before you and your group present.

Respect

This tutorial outlines some useful tips on how to work well with your classmates online.

Reviewing an academic email

Read Jasmine's email and select each section to find out whether she could improve it.

Staying focused in online classes

Maximise your online class time; come to class prepared and learn strategies to help you focus.

Using collaboration tools

When your group has decided how to keep in touch, it’s time to consider how you will work together from separate locations.

Using discussion boards

Discussion boards are platforms on which you can communicate asynchronously with your peers and tutors during an online course.

Working well together online

To be able to work well together online and become fully engaged, it is important to know how to: get organised for virtual environments, communicate clearly and respectfully, show empathy to your...

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