7. Session Topics 1. Transitioning Your Course To Online 2. Online Issues for Instructors and Students 3. Use D2L Course Management Software – Part 1 4. Use D2L Course Management Software – Part 2 5. Choose and Use Tools for Online Communication & Collaboration 6. Move PowerPoint Presentations and other content to the Web 7. Add Audio and other interactive activities to your course 8. Add video to your course 3
8. What is different about learning online? • Learning can take place anywhere, anytime, and at a controlled pace • High quality dialogue can be maintained because it is not restricted by a traditional classroom or time models. • There is great access to a larger variety of quality resources. • There is a level playing field for all learners, regardless of visual or physical handicap, location or learning schedule. What other differences can you think of? 4
15. Benefits of Online Tools Engage students Increase access Provide additional resources & up-to-date information Teach students to use technology as a learning tool 7
19. Online Students: Who are they? Digital Natives* or Digital Immigrants? *Marc Prensky coined the term for students who have grown up with digital technology 9 12
20. We are all denizens of a digital world 10 Just as all educators do not reject or resist technology, neither do all students embrace technology. http://bit.ly/c0gv7B Recluse-Refugee-Immigrant-Native-Explorer-Innovator-Addict
47. Teaching Strategies Use a combination of: presentation methods activities self-paced exercises demonstrations 17
48. Connect with your Students Be enthusiastic Be genuine Be glad to be there Use humor Have fun! 18
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50. More information on the Chico rubric and links to exemplary courses are in your session 1 contenthttp://www.csuchico.edu/celt/roi/ 22
51. 7 Principles of Good Teaching Practice Encourage contact between students and instructor Develop reciprocity and cooperation Among students Encourage active learning Give prompt feedback Emphasize time on task Communicate high expectations Respect diverse talents and ways of learning 20