Twelve tips for conducting team-based learning session online in synchronous setting.

Malik, Alam Sher; Malik, Rukhsana Hussain

INTRODUCTION COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the educators to creatively develop teaching and assessment methods that can work effectively and efficiently while maintaining the social distancing and avoiding the gatherings of the classrooms and examination halls. Online approach has emerged as an effective alternate for classroom teaching. AIM To equip faculty with tools to conduct TBL session online, synchronously, effectively and efficiently. METHODS We examined the published literature in the area of online teaching and combined it with our own experience of conducting TBL sessions online. RESULTS We created 12 tips to assist faculty to facilitate an effective and engaging TBL session online. CONCLUSIONS Applying these 12 tips while facilitating a TBL-online session will ensure the full engagement of students in the process of active learning.