A session plan for your online synchronous learning and teaching

Click to download the Scenario-based/Problem-based session plan for staff.

In the Scenario-based/Problem-based session, students are directed to take part in groupwork activities which aim to explore and solve real-world scenarios and problems. Tutors deliver taught content and students take part in activities to check and develop their understanding.

Use the plan ‘off the peg’, or customise to the requirements of your session. Two other session plans, the Collaborative Creation session and the Interactive Lecture session, are also available.

Student-facing information and instructions

In addition to the session plan above, the generic, student-facing information below describes and supports this session. Copy the text to the module Blackboard site and adapt it to reflect your session’s requirements.

This information should be provided along with,

  • the join link for the session, or instructions on how to join
  • any session resources/handouts and
  • any specific questions, instructions, details of tasks etc. students will be asked to undertake, for example whilst in breakout groups

Text to copy to your Blackboard site:

In this timetabled, online session you will be directed by your tutor to take part in groupwork activities. The groupwork will aim to explore and solve real-world scenarios and problems.

To ensure you can participate effectively, please find a distraction-free environment with good internet connectivity to work in. Please take some time prior to the session to familiarise yourself with any tools and approaches that will be used. For this session, this might include:

For further advice or information, please contact your tutor or see the information available via Hallam Digital Skills.