distance ed for dummies: a love-hate relationship!
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Distance Ed for Dummies: A Love-Hate Relationship!. Susan Kincaid, Ph.D., HS-BCP Department of Human Services &Rehabilitation Woodring College of Education Western Washington University. Tips for Success in an Internet Setting. The Internet is not stagnant. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Distance Ed for Dummies: A Love-Hate Relationship!
Susan Kincaid, Ph.D., HS-BCPDepartment of Human Services &Rehabilitation
Woodring College of Education
Western Washington University
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Tips for Success in an Internet Setting
The Internet is not stagnant.Know the players. Instructor…
Learners… Technology.Maximize the flexibility provided by
the Internet.Turn the key, start the engine, and
drive the technology.
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Tips…
Adjust information and assignments for the technology, time factors, and the distance between learners.
Stay with the syllabus! Be organized and stay organized! Engage with learners.
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Tips…
Rules for reading the words of others. Don’t forget other ways of
communicating. Set boundaries One more… THE INTERNET IS NOT STAGNANT!
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Challenges to Learning
Difficult ContentGroup facilitationCounselingDiversity & social justice Tying to learning outcomes
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Ask yourself four questions:
Do I have to be in the room for the student to master the outcomes?
If I do not have to be in the room, then what has to be available to the student to learn?
What is in proximity to the student that can be brought into a virtual learning environment?
How will I assess student learning / outcome mastery?
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If the instructor needs to be there…
Consider a hybrid course that combines face-to-face with online learning.
TIME: Evenings, late afternoon, weekends PLACE: Campus, proximity to students, group
geographically POSSIBILITIES: Study groups, stipends for
instructors or mentors at multiple locations
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The only game in town?
CONSIDER OTHER TECHNOLOGIES: Telephone conference calls 2-way interactive TV SKYPES Combining (e.g., telephone with students
at their computers viewing slides embedded in courseware) ;)
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Factors that facilitate or hinder learning:
Students InstructorsPedagogical, design, and technology
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Student factors for learning
Activity Responsibility Engagement Timely Comments tied to
resources No silent students
Lack technical skills Negative attitudes Unaware of services Feel isolated Poor grammar online Physical limitations
(time online)
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Instructor factors for learning
Actively engaged Thorough responses Prompt feedback Respect for diversity Genuine regard
Lack technical skills Not available 1:1 Changes expectations Fails to keep class
focused on content Overly critical or
involved with some students
Poor grammar online
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Pedagogy, Design, Technology
Time to respond Course management: time
and social factors Requires reflection on
experiences Guest speakers and
additional websites Small group assignments
Workload not adjusted for additional time
Small group projects that are too complicated
Lack of adequate technical support
Failure of servers
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Supervising Internships
Handbook including necessary forms and concepts, essential skills, and other information.
Make the handbook available online in PDF format so student can download and give to field instructor.
Use of contracts that are specific in what is required of educational institution and instructor, student/intern, and field instructor.
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Supervising Internships…
Build relationship with the field instructors. Collect artifacts.
Perform site visits by phone, one before contract is finalized.
Have a weekly online seminar requiring students to check-in.
Protect confidentiality.
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Questions and Responses
Thanks for participating!