On completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

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Online course facilitation

• On completion of this workshop, participants will
  be able to
• Follow the five-step model, designed by expert
  e-moderator Gilly Salmon, for supporting online
  communication and learning.
• Facilitate, and support student facilitation of,
  online discussions.
• Manage student activity using discussions,
  assignments, groups and selective release of
  activities.
• Facilitate the use of other communication
  processes such as blogs and wikis.

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Face to face vs. online

• What are the advantages of online learning?
• Flexibility
• Class preparation
• Independent learning skills
• Participation
• Sensitive topics
• Student support

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The five-step model
http//www.atimod.com/e-moderating/5stage.shtml
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Designing online activities

• SMART
• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Relevant
• Timely

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Tips for effective moderation

• ? Have Clear Objectives
• ? Encourage Participation
• ? Be Objective
• ? Don't Expect Too Much
• ? Find Unifying Threads
• ? Use Simple Assignments
• ? Make The Material Relevant
• ? Required Contributions
• ? Present Conflicting Opinions
• ? Don't Lecture
• ? Request Responses

Berge 1995
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Asynchronous discussion
? Flexible access ? Potential for
reflection ? Able to be archived/compiled ? Requir
e clear timeframes ? Can be used synchronously
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Synchronous discussion

• ? More like conversation
• ? Not threaded
• ? Includes whiteboard
• ? Less educational benefit
• Social benefit
• Need good keyboard skills

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Netiquette

• Remember the human
• No body/facial language
• ? Web conventions include acronyms, emoticons

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Managing activities in Vista

• Discussions
• Selective release
• Group manager
• Assignment tool

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Other tools - Blogs and wikis
http//edublogs.org/
http//www.wikispaces.com/