How to Engage Students in Zoom and Teach Effectively at a Distance

<p>Many of us are learning to traverse between online and in-person learning environments. Our guest Aaron Johnson, author of <a href= "https://amzn.to/35Fkzem">Online Teaching with Zoom</a>, shares with us how to better engage students through Zoom, so we can all teach effectively at a distance.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e713">www.coolcatteacher.com/e713</a> </p> <p><strong>Sponsor: GoGuardian</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">The</span> <a href= "https://go.goguardian.com/l/575283/2020-11-10/3h5ltl"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">State of Engagement Report 2020</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">has valuable classroom research and information on distance learning best practices. This must-read report is funded by GoGuardian and includes a meta-analysis of best practices in engaging distance learning. We can improve engagement with our students - no matter where they are learning. Thank you GoGuardian for sponsoring this podcast and the report. Download the</span> <a href= "https://go.goguardian.com/l/575283/2020-11-10/3h5ltl"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">State of Engagement Report 2020</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">now!</span></p> <h3><strong>Aaron Johnson - Bio as Submitted</strong></h3> <p>Aaron Johnson is Associate Dean of Educational Technology at Denver Seminary, a graduate school in Littleton, Colorado. As a veteran online educator, Mr. Johnson's goal is to support teachers transitioning to the online classroom and those who want to improve their teaching skills.</p> <p>His books have become go-to resources for colleges, universities, and K-12 school districts. Their to-the-point style and practical ideas make them easy to read and immediately applicable. Readers describe the series as "useful," "helpful," "applicable," "reassuring," and "accessible."</p> <p>His background includes work as a junior high and high school teacher, instructional designer, and faculty developer. During the initial days of COVID, Mr. Johnson was a sought-after aid to inst