Wikis

E-mail

Groups

Skype

Problem BasedLearning

Blogging

Student Led Discussions

Instructor Led Discussions

Engaging Learners

Technological Tools

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E-mail

• 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