Structured Group Activities in Online Instruction Teaching Online Faculty Interest Group Patricia Slagter van Tryon (COE)

Social Learning “Proponents of social learning theory argue that successful learning takes place in an environment where individuals can construct ideas, culture, histories, and meaning as the result of ongoing social interactions and collaborative functioning (Brown, Collins, & Duguid, 1989; Lave & Wenger, 1991).” Slagter van Tryon, P. J., & Bishop, M. J. (2006). Identifying e-mmediacy strategies for web-based instruction: A Delphi study. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 7(1), of 5

I Hate Group Work! Prior group work experiences Purpose of group work How much does this count? Preparation time (instructor) 3 of 5

Maintaining Social Connectedness Online Take an online class prior to teaching one Interact Interact Interact! Be Pesky! Be the “Safety Net” under the technology high wire 4 of 5 Slagter van Tryon, P. J., & Bishop, M. J. (2006). Identifying e-mmediacy strategies for web-based instruction: A Delphi study. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 7(1),

Maintaining Successful Groups Online Determine group size Determine the product or outcome Determine the value of the “interaction” vs. the “final product” Design specific jobs for each group member Supply highly detailed instructions Follow group work closely 5 of 5 Kagan, S. (1992). Cooperative learning. San Juan Capistrano, CA: Resources for Teachers. Johnson, D. W., & Johnson, F. P. (1994). Joining together: Group theory and group skills. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Structured Group Activities in Online Instruction Teaching Online Faculty Interest Group Patricia Slagter van Tryon (COE)

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