7 Tips for Breakout Room Success
Please check out this article written for and published on Edutopia. Having students meet to work in small groups helps build community and fosters deeper learning. By Stephanie Rothstein February 9, 2021 Chalabala / iStock Whether you use Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams, having students in shared small groups can foster a deeper level of connection and communication, but depending on your class, the age of the students, and the content, it can be a scary moment to release control and trust the space. After all, one teacher cannot be everywhere, and if we are, are we really able to focus and offer support? Breakout rooms allow me to connect with students and for them to connect with one another in a way that I believe is only possible in a smaller setting. 7 TIPS FOR CREATING AND MAINTAINING SUCCESSFUL BREAKOUT SPACES 1. Short and sweet. Keep your breakout time very short! This will help students focus and stay on track. Keeping breakouts to under five minutes can help stude