Source: https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-2-1-conducting-a-synchronous-class [Revision notes](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes.md) › [Teacher CPD](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd.md) › [CPD: The Teaching Online Handbook - Seneca Certified](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified.md) › Conducting a Synchronous Class # Conducting a Synchronous Class CPD: The Teaching Online Handbook (by Courtney Ostaff), topic 1.2.1 ## Preparing Synchronous Classes Good teaching is good teaching, online or offline. The same principles apply when creating a lesson to deliver in a face-to-face class or in a synchronous session, with a few twists. ### Pre-preparing ![Pre-preparing](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2019-08/06079732-1ed3-4f50-8d86-389b0c166822/Slides%20(9).png) - Courtney usually spends 3 to 5 hours per week preparing slides for one or two 50-minute synchronous sessions. - By the time she is ready to prepare a synchronous lesson, she will have already selected a curriculum, determined the applicable standards, figured out the learning objectives for the week, and designed the assignments for the module. - She will be quite familiar with the concepts for the lesson. ### Slide deck ![Slide deck](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2019-03/55ac1669-2415-4b11-a51a-e905f905eadf/plan.jpg) - When creating a slide deck, make sure it is carefully timed with extensive supporting notes. - This is an excellent time to include references to other assignments, including selected quotes from the online, written discussion board. - Teachers want to make sure that students know teachers are paying attention to their work. ### Schedule ![Schedule](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/courseImages/chemistry/2.3.4%20Nanotechnology/question-mark-2492009_640-min.jpg) - Staying on track when teaching online can be tricky, because teachers should demand students to participate at least once every 3 minutes and change slides every 5 to 10 minutes. - Courtney sometimes writes notes for herself to help, as exemplified next. ### Schedule - Example ![Schedule - Example](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2020-12/9b60a3d4-5f39-427e-ab27-f7bfcc561841/theatre-brook.png) ## Test yourself on Conducting a Synchronous Class - How many hours does Courtney usually spend per week preparing lessons? - Which of these steps is the last one? - Which of these is NOT correct about a good slide deck? - Summary: How to conduct synchronous classes [Practise this topic for free](https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/59aed537-a796-4e04-b608-2b026755abe8/section/e1277dd5-aecc-44a2-ab5e-94dd5649a502/session) - Previous topic: [1.1.5 Journals](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-5-journals.md) - Next topic: [1.2.2 Synchronous Class Discussions](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-2-2-synchronous-class-discussions.md) ## CPD: The Teaching Online Handbook (by Courtney Ostaff) contents ### 1 The Teaching Online Handbook - 1.1 Common Online Assessments - [1.1.1 Guided Notes & Weekly Quizzes](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-1-guided-notes-and-weekly-quizzes.md) - [1.1.2 Deliberate Memorization 1](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-2-deliberate-memorization-1.md) - [1.1.3 Deliberate Memorization 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-3-deliberate-memorization-2.md) - [1.1.4 Hands-on Activities](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-4-hands-on-activities.md) - [1.1.5 Journals](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-5-journals.md) - 1.2 Conducting a Synchronous Class - [1.2.1 Conducting a Synchronous Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-2-1-conducting-a-synchronous-class.md) - [1.2.2 Synchronous Class Discussions](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-2-2-synchronous-class-discussions.md) - [1.2.3 Challenges and Tips](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-2-3-challenges-and-tips.md) - 1.3 Scheduling the Work - [1.3.1 Scheduling the Work](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-3-1-scheduling-the-work.md) - [1.3.2 Repetitive Assignment Types](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-3-2-repetitive-assignment-types.md) - [1.3.3 Challenges and Solutions](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-3-3-challenges-and-solutions.md)