- Length: 33:10 minutes (15.18 MB)
- Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
This week, we discussed how to promote learning through asynchronous discussions, in many cases, the heart of online courses. Issues considered include: developing a sense of community, structuring discussions, setting expectations, assessment and strategies for facilitating quality interactions.
Resources mentioned:
Joanna Dunlap: Down and Dirty Guidelines for Effective Discussions in Online Courses [6]
Protocols for Online Discussions [7](A number of excellent discussion board activities)
Sedef Uzuner: Educationally Valuable Talk [8]
WebQuest Authoring Tools: Zunal [9]
WebQuest Direct [10]
Further notes available shortly at: http://cammybean.kineo.com/ [11]
Further discussion at http://instructionaldesigning.org [12] (Of course, you can discuss this anywhere else you choose: tag #IDlive)