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Pedagogical Use of Microsoft Teams Meetings for Online Group Presentations with Asynchronous Peer Feedback via Canvas

Pedagogical Use of Microsoft Teams Meetings for Online Group Presentations with Asynchronous Peer Feedback via Canvas

If you are teaching online or need your students to give online group presentations, just like they would in an in-person class, but prefer an asynchronous format for delivery and peer feedback, this tutorial offers a practical solution. Students present live in Microsoft Teams, record their session, and then share the video in a Canvas discussion, where classmates can provide reflective, asynchronous feedback.

1 Purpose | 2 ⚙️Tools in Use | 3  Related Student Guides | 4 📌 Instructor Tips

Purpose

There are multiple ways to facilitate online student group presentations. This example offers a practical solution for:

  1. Practice real-time collaboration and communication by presenting live through Microsoft Teams Meetings

  2. Record and share their presentation asynchronously so other classmates can view it via Canvas

  3. Engage in reflective peer learning by providing and receiving feedback through asynchronous Canvas discussions

⚙️Tools in Use

Tools Available

Purpose

Tools Available

Purpose

Microsoft Teams Meetings

Synchronous Presentation + Recording

OneDrive

Stores and shares the video

Canvas Assignment

Group presentation submission for grading

Canvas Discussion

Used as the space where groups post their recorded presentations and for peer feedback

This solution is designed to work with tools that SPU already support.

 Related Student Guides

Please feel free to share the following guides to your students to prepare them for this type of assessment.

📌 Instructor Tips

Online group learning, when implemented thoughtfully, can create an effective, collaborative learning environment where student interaction is central. However, research highlights several common challenges in online group work. Below are some of those challenges and practical tips to address them:

  1. Getting Students on Board with Online Group Work

    1. Tip: Communicate early about the reasons and team skills for group learning in the syllabus and at the beginning of the quarter.

  2. Dealing with “Free Riders”

    1. Tip: Implement a group collaboration plan or contract

    2. Tip: Implement peer and/or self-assessment

  3. Assessing Students on Group Work

    1. Tip: Assess individual contributions and use self, peer, and group assessment techniques.

For more detailed tips and literature, check the ETM Workshop Slides: Collaborative Learning, Group Work, and Peer Review