Online Instructional Design Strategies Dave Black Lutheran High School, Parker, CO
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Why Incorporate Online Instruction and/or Activities?
Extends the learning beyond the school day
Preparation of Students for Their Future
Takes advantage of the social nature of students
Tracking and Data
Online Discussions One of the easiest ways to get started with online learning Edmodo, Schoology, Google+ groups, etc. Post first -- excellent feature (found in Schoology)
Discussion Guidelines Specific facts and details must always accompany statements Avoid parroting Add value to the statements of others We may disagree with ideas, not people
Collaboration Mirrors real world work environments Peer learning Online tools provide tracking and accountability
Collaboration Considerations Plan in advance to address the “fairness” issue Test the technology in advance Champion improvements in students work Examples
Quick Checks and Assessments
Building Courses
Strategies Timely feedback is important to feel like there is a real person behind monitoring of work Provide feedback in a variety of ways, when possible Engagement in discussions more for younger students, lessens with older students
Tools Edmodo ( Schoology ( Google Apps for Education ( tion/) tion/ Google Sites ( Moodle (
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