Wikis
Groups
Skype
Problem BasedLearning
Blogging
Student Led Discussions
Instructor Led Discussions
Engaging Learners
Technological Tools
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• Students can use email to communicate with one another for help or suggestions.
• Instructors can communicate with students to give encouragement and praise.
Blogging
• Blogging is a way to get your opinion out• Instructors can use blogs as a new way to
have discussions • Instructors may also use as a forum for
students to ask for help, give advice or share experiences
• http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=36898&CFID=14500287&CFTOKEN=52779460
Skype
• Skype is used to make free calls, video and conference calls, you can also use instant messaging.
• Video calls are a great way to see another student or your instructor if you want to have a face to face conversation in the online environment
• http://www.skype.com/prices/#free
Wikis
• Wikis are a good way to share work with other students in a group especially online– You upload your work and the members in
your group can view it, adjust it, and share their thoughts on it
• http://wik.ed.uiuc.edu/index.php/Wikis_in_Online_Education
