Source: https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-2-2-synchronous-class-discussions [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) › Synchronous Class Discussions # Synchronous Class Discussions CPD: The Teaching Online Handbook (by Courtney Ostaff), topic 1.2.2 ## How to Prepare for Synchronous Class Discussions ### 1 ![1](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/f1a1e264-f346-4f72-a16b-3e46f2e44ee0/Devices-laptops-office-.jpg) - Use the guided notes to form an outline of the material to cover in the session. ### 2 ![2](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/f1a1e264-f346-4f72-a16b-3e46f2e44ee0/Devices-laptops-office-.jpg) - Create each slide. One slide should cover one idea, or vocabulary word, and serve as the basis for a flashcard. ### 3 ![3](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/f1a1e264-f346-4f72-a16b-3e46f2e44ee0/Devices-laptops-office-.jpg) - Write extensive notes for each slide. Ideally, these notes can serve as a transcript for students who need one. ### 4 ![4](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/f1a1e264-f346-4f72-a16b-3e46f2e44ee0/Devices-laptops-office-.jpg) - Collect student questions from email and create slides as needed to answer the questions. ### 5 ![5](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/f1a1e264-f346-4f72-a16b-3e46f2e44ee0/Devices-laptops-office-.jpg) - Create slides to cover any upcoming assignments. ### 6 ![6](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/f1a1e264-f346-4f72-a16b-3e46f2e44ee0/Devices-laptops-office-.jpg) - Write a “hook” for the first slide in the notes. Good hooks are often stories or questions. ### 7 ![7](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/f1a1e264-f346-4f72-a16b-3e46f2e44ee0/Devices-laptops-office-.jpg) - Double check that every slide has some kind of check for understanding. - Eg: polls, chat box questions, audible questions and answers, problems to be completed, etc. ### 8 ![8](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/f1a1e264-f346-4f72-a16b-3e46f2e44ee0/Devices-laptops-office-.jpg) - Where appropriate, ensure that guided practice is included in the slide deck ### 9 ![9](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/f1a1e264-f346-4f72-a16b-3e46f2e44ee0/Devices-laptops-office-.jpg) - Make sure to include a review slide and include a call for questions at the end of the session ### 10 ![10](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/f1a1e264-f346-4f72-a16b-3e46f2e44ee0/Devices-laptops-office-.jpg) - Save the slides as a PDF and post them to the weekly course module. ## Test yourself on Synchronous Class Discussions - How should you create slides for Synchronous Class Discussions? - What should students be doing during synchronous lessons? [Practise this topic for free](https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/59aed537-a796-4e04-b608-2b026755abe8/section/1a463a23-1911-47e0-829c-b5bf28c4885b/session) - Previous topic: [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) - Next topic: [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) ## 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)