ETLO Discussion Question Models This discussion format is designed to put participants in real-life experience situations where they are asked to share ideas and strategies for addressing issues they will face when they encounter concepts being taught in the course. This is a very popular discussion format because participants enjoy haveing a 'heads-up' about issues they are likely to face as well as coming away with ideas suggested by their colleagues and first-hand information from the facilitator. Example Question: Share at least one strategy for addressing discussion issues that may arise in a virtual course by responding to one or more of the scenarios posted below. Be sure to respond to your peers' posts with ideas and examples to extend the discussion. Scenario One: No Message Postings from Alicia You've just started Session Three of your Algebra 1 course and Alicia has not posted a message on the discussion board.
OSCQR Annotations OSCQR 3.0 Annotations 1. Course includes Welcome and Getting Started content. Review These Explanations: By welcoming learners to the course and providing context for what they will be learning, the instructor sets a tone for success from the start of the course. Learners benefit from an overview of the course, with general information about the nature and purpose of the course, the course activities, grading structure, and where to find the specific information on each. Refresh Your Course with These Ideas Course introduction can be done via text or an instructor introductory video with accompanying script for ADA compliance. Explore More Refreshing Ideas from the TOPR at UCF Explore Related References 2. Adult learners benefit from knowing what they are about to learn, as well as the scope of work and time commitment expected from them. These "advance organizers" will help students plan around conflicting priorities (school, family, children, work) and better manage their time. References:
15 Rules of Netiquette for Online Discussion Boards [INFOGRAPHIC] - Online Education Blog of Touro College “Netiquette” refers to rules of etiquette that apply to online communication. Follow these 15 rules of netiquette to make sure you sound respectful, polite, and knowledgeable when you post to your class’s online discussion boards. Before posting your question to a discussion board, check if anyone has asked it already and received a reply. Just as you wouldn’t repeat a topic of discussion right after it happened in real life, don’t do that in discussion boards either.Stay on topic – Don’t post irrelevant links, comments, thoughts, or pictures.Don’t type in ALL CAPS! RULE OF THUMB: If you wouldn’t do or say something in real life, don’t do it online either. Liked this infographic? Teaching Head & Neck Anatomy in a Blended Learning Environment - Teaching with Technology by Robert W. Hasel, D.D.S., Associate Dean, College of Dental Medicine. The need for change in education has been an ongoing discussion for many years. For more than three centuries the pedagogical model of delivering education has been the traditional lecture based approach, placing large groups of students in a room and reciting lectures to them. Vision Western University College of Dental Medicine is taking a new approach to the need for change by designing a curriculum that will prepare graduates for the society they will face when they enter the 21st Century workplace. To help achieve this goal, the traditional approach to delivering content for memorization is being changed with blended learning environments and flipped classrooms. Implementation The online delivery of the course content is much more than downloading a PowerPoint or a video of the classroom lecture. Realize-It accumulates evidence from every interaction that a student has with the system. Results [1] J. [2] M.
Socratic questioning Type of question to predict knowledge on topic Socratic questioning (or Socratic maieutics)[1] is an educational method named after Socrates that focuses on discovering answers by asking questions of students. According to Plato, Socrates believed that "the disciplined practice of thoughtful questioning enables the scholar/student to examine ideas and be able to determine the validity of those ideas".[2] Plato explains how, in this method of teaching, the teacher assumes an ignorant mindset in order to compel the student to assume the highest level of knowledge.[2] Thus, a student is expected to develop the ability to acknowledge contradictions, recreate inaccurate or unfinished ideas, and critically determine necessary thought. In teaching, teachers can use Socratic questioning for at least two purposes: Socratic questioning illuminates the importance of questioning in learning. Socratic questioning and critical thinking [edit]
Generic Template Structure Over the years, a number of institutions have identified features to be included in every online course. The following model originated at Utah State University. Start Here Start Here may be a link from the home page of the blended course or announcement. It serves to provide students with initial information to get started in the online portion of your course. Instructor or Course Introduction The introduction may be delivered in a text, audio, or video format. Technical Resources How do students get help? Help deskTechnical tutorialsWritten instructions Syllabus Provide your course syllabus and schedule. Put your class schedule on a separate page, include all assignments and due dates, and make it printer-friendly. Course Content Use whatever name fits this section of your course. Organization is a key success factor for students. BlendKit Course Please see the BlendKit Course materials for templates and interdisciplinary examples of blended learning course materials and design documents.
The Methods and Means to Grading Student Participation in Online Discussions This is the final post in a three-part series on how to create effective discussions in an online environment in courses for credit. In this post I’ll share how to grade and assess students contributions in online discussion forums—the final yet essential step that supports learning in several ways. I am eager to share my insight into the assessment component of online discussions, as we found within our institution’s online program that assessment through the use of a rubric that was the critical element to success. Components of effective Online Discussions – Review Motivating students to participate in forum discussions is not an easy task—it requires strategic effort by the instructor during the course, and by the course designers in the course design phase. The Argument Against Grading There are pros and cons to grading discussion forums—though the cons are few, are worthy of consideration. The timing of feedback is a determining factor in students participating or not. Resources
How Western University of Health Sciences is using VR to teach Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, Calif., has opened a first-of-its-kind virtual reality learning center that’s been designed to allow students from every program — dentistry, osteopathic medicine, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, and nursing — to learn through VR. The Virtual Reality Learning Center currently houses four different VR technologies: the two zSpace displays, the Anatomage Virtual Dissection Table, the Oculus Rift, and Stanford anatomical models on iPad. Robert W. According to Hasel, the core curriculum is built into the RealizeIT Adaptive Learning platform and the students study the material in a self learning, online environment. “All of these activities are engaging, pulling the learner in, consuming their attention, allowing them to interact, and allowing them to take responsibility for their own education,” Hasel says. A video game was actually the inspiration for this virtual reality learning center.
How-to Facilitate Robust Online Discussions Class discussion can be an effective learning tool – the challenge? How-to facilitate and manage discussions virtually. This is post two in a three-part series on how to create effective discussions in an online learning environment. Discussions with no goal… Imagine for a minute, what a soccer game would look like if played without goal posts. “The challenge is that educators have the responsibility to provide structure and guidance that will encourage and support students assuming increased control of their learning” (Garrison, 2006). Creating Good and Right Discussion QuestionsGood questions are just as important as the right questions. Example of question about critical incidents or problems: “If you were consulting in this [a given] situation, how would you approach it? Promoting controversial discussion is another tactic that can be effective in supporting development of critical thinking skills. There is a fine art of moderating as the course instructor. Resources Like this:
Best Practices for Teaching Online January 29 Designing Effective Team Projects in Online Courses By: Stephanie Smith Budhai PhD Participating in team projects offers students the chance to develop interpersonal communication skills (Figueira & Leal, 2013), build relationships with classmates, and increase the level of collective competencies as each group member brings something different to the group.