Ideas for Virtual Learning and Teaching

​SESSION FLOW

• ​DEMONSTRATION TEACHING

• ​QUIZIZZ OVERVIEW

• ​LESSON PREPARATION

• ​OPEN FORUM

Ideas for

Virtual Learning and

Teaching

VIRTUAL TRAINING -

COME, FOLLOW ME

Poll

Which among the logos are you familiar with?

Poll

How many times have you taught online classes?

• 1-2

• 3-4

• 5-6

• more than 6

Open Ended

Describe in ONE WORD your first experience teaching online.

Poll

Would you like your virtual lesson presentation a success?

• YES

• MAYBE

• NO

Lesson

Presentation

​As you prayerfully consider the needs of the members you serve, the Spirit will guide you to effective ways to meet those needs.

Remember, you have been

called by God to teach His children and invite them to come unto Christ.

​BASIC PRINCIPLES

• ​Love those you teach.

• ​Teach by the Spirit.

• ​Teach the doctrine.

• ​Invite diligent learning.

Open Ended

Why do we need to LOVE THE PEOPLE we teach? 

​Love those you teach.

​Love those you teach.

Your virtual meeting or class is an opportunity to help them feel, once again, “fellowship one with another” (1 John 1:7) at a time when that fellowship is especially needed.

​

Teach by the Spirit.

Teach by the Spirit

• The Holy Ghost provides a spiritual experience

• You can contribute to a spiritual environment, through your personal preparation.

Teach the doctrine.

Teach the doctrine

• Teaching the doctrine can be especially powerful when learners can see how the doctrine is relevant to their lives.

• Why is it important to know the connection of doctrine in our lives?

Poll

Which do you prefer during question and answer sessions?

• Call on a participant then present the question.

• Present the question and call for a participant to answer. 

Invite diligent Learning

• When asking questions - present the question first then call on participants.

• Calling on their names would be great.

• You may call for volunteers depending on the situation.

Invite diligent Learning

• ​​If possible, show the question in one slide for everyone to see.

• Invite class or quorum members ahead of time to come prepared to share something they learned from the assigned scriptures or conference message.

Invite Diligent Learning

• Because of the limitations of meeting virtually, it may be tempting to simply give a presentation, with limited interaction among participants.

Open Ended

What are the ways that you have done

to involve your participants in the discussion? 

• ​Virtual Messaging via chat box

• ​Virtual Raising of Hands

• ​Emoji Reactions

• ​Virtual Attendance through screenshots

• ​Answering Questions

• ​Sharing Insights

Invite diligent Learning

• Continue to encourage learners to read assigned scriptures or conference messages in advance.

• Ask inspired questions that allow learners to share their insights and experiences.

USE COME, FOLLOW ME

• Most of the activity ideas suggested in Come, Follow Me—including those that invite learners to share thoughts and insights from their study at home—can be adapted for use in a virtual class or meeting.

Open Ended

What were you inspired to accomplish this coming week

as a result of what we just discussed?

Encourage learners to participate

​Practical Tips

Homework

Ideas for Virtual Learning and Teaching

Virtual Teaching - Come, Follow Me

​https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/ideas-for-virtual-learning-and-teaching?lang=eng

​Doctrine and Covenants 88:122

Doctrine and Covenants

Appoint among yourselves a teacher, and let not all be spokesmen at once; but let one speak at a time and let all listen unto his sayings, that when all have spoken that all may be edified of all, and that every man may have an equal privilege.

​122

​SESSION FLOW

• ​DEMONSTRATION TEACHING

• ​QUIZIZZ OVERVIEW

• ​LESSON PREPARATION

• ​OPEN FORUM