1. E-moderating
Dr. Deborah Bordelon
Ms. Elizabeth Moore Rhodes

2. Facilitating Online Learning
Developing and Managing On-line Discussions
Using Asynchronous and Synchronous Tools

3. Activity A A.1 Think-pair-share A.2 Divide into two groups,
Group 1- respond to question 1 in Blackboard and respond to two postings that will be made in Group 2
Group 2 - do the reverse

4. Asynchronous and Synchronous Discussions
Discussion Boards
News groups
Listservs
Synchronous
Chat

5. Why Use Asynchronous and Synchronous Discussions?
Active Participation/Expands the Discussion
Students:
Learn how to pose the questions
Construct their own interpretations of information
Clarify and elaborate on the their own ideas and the ideas of others
Supply evidence and support for opinions and comments
Reflect upon their own thinking, questioning, negotiating and problem solving strategies

6. The Role of the Instructor
Examine and reflect on pedagogy
Choose assignments that will foster in-depth discussions and a sense of community
Be a role model

7. Web-Based Options at Xavier
Web-based Course Management Systems
Blackboard
WebBoard
E-College
Newsgroup Options
Via an client ( news.xula.edu)
Support for such

8. Practical Tips for chatting
Establish ground rules
Relax -have a glass of wine - let it scroll
Conversation is choppy
Post a transcript for those who have missed the discussion

9. Activity B Face-to Face Discussion
Posting student work- publishing advantage
Insight from students

10. Success Testimony
Online discussions level the playing field for student who are less likely to speak in class
Posting student work- publishing advantage
Insight from students that can’t be achieved face-to-face

11. Possible Pitfalls Technical learning curve
Doesn’t replace face-to face
Intimidating for some
Access and equity

12. Follow-up
Try three asynchronous and/or synchronous activities with your students.
Have students provide feedback on the experience.
Write a reflection on the effectiveness of these activities. Also include ways you feel asynchronous and synchronous discussions can be improved and used in future courses.
Keep for your teaching portfolio
Invite CAT staff to review for inclusion in faculty update

13. Follow-Up Activity 3 Can We Talk?
Date Dec. 5th
Time 4:00 PM
Place Blackboard’s virtual classroom

14. Evaluation
Please take the time to complete this evaluation.