Free Downloadable DepEd Resources

Compare cooperative, competitive, and individualistic learning: what each approach is, its pros and cons, and classroom activities teachers can use.

How immediate feedback builds self-efficacy and task performance in online learning, with tips on rubrics, peer feedback, and gamification.

Compare synchronous and asynchronous online discussion, see how students view them versus face-to-face classes, and get practical tips for teachers.

Learn what affects students’ motivation to learn online in blended classes and practical strategies teachers can use to keep learners engaged.

How structured peer review boosts student engagement and interaction in asynchronous online discussions, with steps and best practices for teachers.

Learn how instructor immediacy and presence affect online students’ feelings, thinking, and motivation, with tips for teachers in online classes.

Five practical strategies teachers can use to make online class discussions collaborative and engaging, from clear expectations to peer review.

Five practical strategies teachers can use to build critical thinking in live online class discussions, plus common challenges and how to handle them.

Ten practical ways teachers can keep students engaged in online discussion forums, from clear guidelines and gamification to peer review and debate.

Ten practical strategies teachers can use to keep learners engaged in live online discussions, from icebreakers and roles to breakout rooms and feedback.