Carrie Jones, science & Rebecca Wheeler, psychology NC Virtual School
Engaging With Announcements Facilitating Discussions Student Collaboration Grading Making Contacts Favorite Web 2.0 Tools and Programs Question/Answer Session Building Community * We welcome interaction throughout the presentation*
Moral of the story: Start with your least liked online task first
Icebreakers Polls Quick Facts Celebrations/student work samples Information Timelines / Checklist Countdowns Web 2.0 Tools * How does this group engage with announcements?
Strong Prompt? Requirements for earning credit (quality/ quantity, citations)? Challenging or questions (I wonder if…why do you think…?) Student Moderators? ** How does this group use your discussion forums and wikis?
Forming teams (size, student considerations), roles, responsibilities Communication requirements Team contract Mini-deadlines for completion Evaluate each other and other groups (rubrics) Examples of collaboration projects: Case studies, writing/editing, open-ended problems **Does this group have quick tips for smoother student collaboration?
Know institutional & department policies Time of Day Types of Assignments Due Dates of Assignments Strategies for Efficient Grading Academic, Honors, vs. AP When to Enter Zeros, Late Work Submissions… Pros/Cons? *** What helpful tips does this group have regarding grading?
Know institutional policies Contact Logs What information is on your contact log? Quality of the contact Contact with purpose Frequency Use of technology Student Check-In’s ** Does this group have helpful tips for making contacts?
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Electronic Learning Communities Celebrations Face-to-Face Get-Togethers Synchronous Meetings **How does your department build community within itself?