Engaging Students

Course Menu Based

Organizer Page Based example

Communication Tools

Discussion Board “I wonder why is there a large emphasis on the military might as a major criterion to determine……………” “As to your point about projecting an image of preponderant power, I think………” “I think it would be more appropriate to say that…….” “I agree but what do you think of……..”

Online Chat Room

Online White Board

Tip of the Day

Evaluation & Activity Tools

Self Test

Student Tools

My Progress

Instructors’ Comments

Engaging Students “Effective use of discussion boards is one way to get a head start so that we may turn the responsibility over to the students yet still cover the content we need to”. Angela McCallum-Writing Program “Many voices present on discussion forum. Contact is increased. Interpersonal communication has increased. Discussions and information can be archived. Class presentations and all material is available for all the class to see”. Dr Herb Thompson- Economics. “ It is only, I think, engaging to those who already have the motivation for the course”. Amani El Shimi- Writing Program “ I don’t have the time, I just use it to post up the grades”. Anonymous W ebCT is a barrier between me and my students”. Anonymous

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