Brown, BarbaraAyala, Jessica2018-02-282018-02-282018-02-26Brown, B., & Ayala, J. (2018). Themed conversation: Tips for active learning in online environments. University of Calgary, Calgary AB.http://hdl.handle.net/1880/106409The Themed Conversation Series is a series of noon-hour discussions, hosted by the Teaching Academy once a month, which explore a range of topics related to teaching in higher education. These conversations give participants an opportunity to share experiences, explore ideas, and dialogue with peers about a variety of teaching issues. Are you wondering how instructors maximize student engagement and collaboration using online spaces? Tips provided in this document supported our conversation on active learning in online environments and helped us lead a conversation about designing dynamic and participatory online learning experiences.enUnless otherwise indicated, this material is protected by copyright and has been made available with authorization from the copyright owner. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.active learningonline teachingdesigne-learningdistance learningworking paper10.11575/PRISM/9359