creative communication: building and supporting active learning communities online karen hardin...

Creative Communication: Building and supporting active learning communities online

Karen HardinDirector of Distance Learning

Asst. Professor, MM DesignCameron University

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Standards Faculty training Student preparation

Email

Only for personal questions Filter with subject Appropriate Communication

Discussion Board

Student questions board Introduction board Require participation Discussion administrators for group

discussions Devil’s advocate Rules for discussion Archive old

Chat

Synchronous Optional group collaboration Optional material reviews Chat rules

Basic Rules for the Virtual Classroom

1. Remember at all times that this is a public, academic exchange. Do not use this area for personal chats.

2. Keep your responses short.

3. Always pay attention to my instructions during the session.

4. If you see "STOP TYPING" from me it means to immediately stop typing and wait for me to ask for further input.

5. If other students give a response similar to what you are about to give, do not respond unless I ask for more responses.

6. All interactive sessions are stored in an archive and are available to all students in the class-- what you type is stored for all to see.

Contact Info.

Karen Hardinkarenh@cameron.edu

http://www.cameron.edu