E-Learning Arbeitsgruppe (HDA & HRZ)
Online meetings conducted via a web conferencing system play an important role in purely online teaching, as they enable a "meeting" and live exchange. Similarly, in a hybrid course that takes place with only a portion of students on-site at the university, they allow active participation of the online participants. Alternatively, an event can also simply be streamed online via live stream.
Depending on the characteristics of the course, hybrid teaching can be implemented in different ways. In the following, we will look at two scenarios where online participation in the course takes place synchronously, that is, at the same time as the students attending on-site at the university.
The course primarily has a presenting character, takes place on-site, and is broadcast online via live stream or web conference. The focus is on transmitting the instructor's audio, video and slide presentation online. A direct verbal exchange between on-site and online participating students only occurs to a limited extent here. The level of interaction is low. This scenario is easiest to manage for large groups.
The course is characterized by the active participation of all students, both on-site and via web conference. A direct verbal exchange between on-site and online participating students is specifically facilitated and supported through the use of didactic methods. The level of interaction is high. This scenario is well-suited for small groups but is technically and didactically demanding. Therefore, assistance or co-moderation to support the instructor is recommended.
This depends on the desired scenario and two essential questions:
Based on these considerations, we have put together the following overview with specific technical setups for you.
The overview includes:
The selection of specific technology is based on the equipment components available for loan at TU Darmstadt, as well as technology products that we have tested ourselves. – Of course, there are usually alternative products available on the market for these as well.
(opens in new tab) Download the overview (incl. setup profiles, in German language)
Do you have further questions about the setups? – Feel free to contact us at: e-learning@tu-…. We can test the technology with you and jointly consider the best setup for your specific needs.