FIU Online LIVE pioneers a groundbreaking approach in online education, blending cutting-edge technology with exceptional pedagogy to transform the student learning journey. This program is uniquely structured to merge asynchronous learning with synchronous, LIVE interactions, promoting a dynamic and interactive virtual classroom environment similar to traditional face-to-face settings.
Online LIVE requires instructor training and certification, and new Online LIVE certifications/courses are limited to specified Online LIVE degree programs. Training and certification for new Online LIVE sections is provided as part of the program implementation and ongoing curriculum development for these programs.
Balanced Structure
Online LIVE courses are meticulously designed to include 50% asynchronous learning and 50% synchronous, LIVE sessions, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging educational experience.
- Asynchronous Component (50%): Leveraging the Canvas platform, students have flexible access to course materials, lectures, and supplementary readings, accommodating diverse schedules and learning paces. Through independent study, students tackle assignments, participate in forums, and embark on project work, laying a solid foundation of knowledge for the LIVE sessions.
- Synchronous Component (50%): Weekly 75-minute (in a 3-credit course) LIVE sessions via Zoom foster real-time interaction between students and instructors, featuring a blend of teaching, discussion, and application of concepts. These LIVE sessions are highly interactive, encouraging students to apply learned concepts through various activities: collaborative problem-solving, group discussions and projects, case study analyses, debates, or simulations.
An example weekly schedule in a 3-credit Online LIVE course might look like this:
Asynchronous Learning (50%) | Synchronous LIVE Session (50%) | Continuous Engagement |
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Early Week: Students engage with content on Canvas, participate in forums, and work on individual assignments, utilizing interactive tools like H5P or YellowDig for a more engaging learning experience. | Mid-Week: A 75-minute LIVE session via Zoom, enhanced with Class for Zoom functionalities, offers a rich, interactive environment where students can actively participate in discussions and group work, supported by PlayPosit or Perusall activities to reinforce collaborative learning. | Late Week: Reflection and follow-up work post-LIVE session, with students preparing for the next week’s topics and engaging with interactive content to solidify their understanding. |
Faculty Support & Certification Program
The certification program equips faculty with the skills to effectively design, develop, and deliver Online LIVE courses. Training covers the integration of educational technologies like Class for Zoom, PlayPosit, Perusall, and H5P, ensuring that faculty are proficient in enhancing both the teaching environment and the student experience.
For questions on scheduling or updates in Online LIVE programs, contact olschedule@fiu.edu.
Online LIVE FAQs
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Who schedules Online LIVE courses?
The FIU Online Program Management team will work directly with academic units to schedule Online LIVE courses for faculty currently participating in the Online LIVE certification training program.
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Who should I contact with any other questions?
Reach out to olschedule@fiu.edu with any questions or concerns regarding Online LIVE courses, design, scheduling, or training.