In this discussion of virtual and face-to-face grouping in science classes, Scott and Ollie examine some practices that promote more participation in online spaces. Beyond an "esoteric" analysis of online interaction, we discuss how we use different technologies to get groups of students to engage with one another and with course content.
Links to things we mention in this episode:
The reason Zoom class drain your energy (https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200421-why-zoom-video-chats-are-so-exhausting)
What is a CSV file? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma-separated_values)
Moore's Theory of Transactional Distance (https://k3hamilton.com/LTech/transactional.html)
In each episode, we share "things that bring us joy." This week, that includes:
Oceanhorn 2 (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oceanhorn-2/id1141837408)
Leaders Eat Last (https://simonsinek.com/product/leaders-eat-last/)
Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
Production assistance by Enzo Dreon