Engageli tables are strategically designed to increase collaboration between learners. Tables are built so learners will always be in small groups and you do not need to create breakout rooms for group activities. This allows you to create rich learning experiences at the tables while learners also feel simultaneously connected to the larger class and the instructor.
Moving Learners to Different Tables
Joining Tables
Joining tables allows you to leave the podium and “visit” groups of learners at tables, much like “walking the room” in an in-person class. This is great for any group work or discussions.
Instructions
1. To join a table, navigate to the Tables view.
2. Hover over the table that you'd like to join, and then click the JOIN button.
When you join the table, you will see, hear, and interact only with members of the table you joined. This is great when groups have a question on an in-class assignment and you don't want to interrupt the entire class.
3. When you are ready to leave the table, follow the prompt with the back arrow to go back to the podium.
Note: The audio will automatically switch from Room Mode to Table Mode. When you leave the table, you will have to switch the audio setting back to Room Mode to enable a full-class discussion. Click to learn more about the audio settings.
Observing Tables
Use the Observe functionality to check in on learners during group activities or discussions without interrupting the flow of conversation. This is only available if you are teaching on the instructor application.
Instructions
1. Let your class know that you will be observing tables while they do the group work, quiz, or assignment that you have assigned.
2. Navigate to the Tables view.
3. Hover over the table that you'd like to observe, and then click the OBSERVE button.
When you observe a table, you will see and hear only members of the table you joined. Learners will not hear or see you at the table. They will see a general notification that the instructor is observing tables.
Note: You can turn off the Observe functionality in your classroom in the class settings (gear icon) under Classroom Configuration or in the Engageli Portal under Details > Configuration.
Pinning Learners
If you want to keep a specific learner at a table, you can ‘pin’ them to a table. This is only available if you are teaching on the instructor application.
Instructions
1. Navigate to the Tables view.
2. Click the learner’s icon at the table.
3. From the drop-down menu, select Pin Student.
4. You can unpin the learner by clicking their profile icon again, and then selecting Unpin Student from the drop-down menu.
Locking Tables
Locking the tables allow you to keep learners from moving around to different tables. You might use this when you are doing a group activity or a quiz and don’t want learners to move around the classroom. This is only available if you are teaching on the instructor application.
Instructions
1. Navigate to the Tables view.
2. Select Lock Tables from the Action drop-down menu.
3. To unlock tables, go back to the same drop-down menu and select Unlock Tables.
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