When Screens Go Silent: Boosting Engagement in Synchronous Online Learning
CATE Workshops
October 20, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Location
Virtual Event
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In search of ways to elevate your online class meetings? Join us for this interactive workshop where we will explore strategies for sparking genuine interaction in synchronous online sessions. We will examine inclusive engagement strategies, including low-stakes formative assessments, authentic collaborative activities, and breakout discussion strategies that foster participation. You will leave this workshop with strategies you can adapt to your online teaching context.
After participating in this workshop, you will be able to:
- Align synchronous sessions with course objectives.
- Select accessible technology for synchronous online learning.
- Develop strategies for promoting student engagement in synchronous online learning.
EVENT FORMAT: This workshop will be online on Zoom.
EVENT LEAD: Patrick Horton, pwhorton@uic.edu
EVENT CO-FACILITATOR: April Andry Rah'man, aandry1@uic.edu
Inclusion and Accessibility Information: CATE is committed to making events accessible. CATE’s online events are delivered through Zoom, will use Zoom auto-captions, and may include breakout rooms and group discussion. If you have any accessibility questions, requests, or to coordinate accommodations, please contact the CATE team at teaching@uic.edu.
Date posted
Aug 7, 2026
Date updated
Aug 7, 2026