1. The Art and Science of Cyber-Nagging and Cyber-Schmoozing Dr. Debra Dirksen Dr. Wes Leggett Department of Teacher Education Metropolitan State College of Denver

2. A little history…  Adapting EDT 3610 F2F to Online  Hiring an Adjunct Online Instructor  Ensuring Consistency in Grading  Comparing Student Evaluations  Questioning Differences  Modeling http://wesleggett.com/SSST.ppt

3. The Keys  Establish Expectations  Scaffold Instruction  Build Relationships  Hang on to Sanity http://wesleggett.com/SSST2003.ppt

4. Establish Expectations  “Cyber-Nagging” Repetition  Introduction Page WARNING!!!  Intimidating Greeting Announcement  Course Materials Preview  Instructor Examples  Exemplar Student Examples http://wesleggett.com/SSST2003.ppt

5. Scaffold Instruction  Due Dates/Links on Homepage  Assignment Synopsis on Syllabus  Detailed Assignment Rubrics/Criteria  FAQ  Examples  Threaded Discussion Q&A’s http://wesleggett.com/SSST2003.ppt

6. Build Relationships 1 of 2  “Cyber-Schmoozing” Encouragement  Students “Hi!” Email  Students “About Me” nicenet.org  Virtual Classroom/Q&A nicenet.org  Instructor Website Personal Photos  Timely Announcements http://wesleggett.com/SSST2003.ppt

7. Build Relationships 2 of 2  Emoticons :-) :-( ;-)  Timely Feedback  Encouraging Feedback  Constructive Feedback  “Everything Okay?” http://wesleggett.com/SSST2003.ppt

8. Hang on to Sanity  Availability Expectations Email 24/5  Consistent Grading Routine  Reinforce Scaffolding  Open Invitation to F2F Classes  “Heads Up” Announcements  “Bark” is worse than “Bite” http://wesleggett.com/SSST2003.ppt

9. Personal Websites  wesleggett.com  clem.mscd.edu/~dirksen Email  wes@wesleggett.com  dirksen@mscd.edu http://wesleggett.com/SSST2003.ppt