The Art and Science of

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The Art and Science of Cyber-Nagging and Cyber-Sch
moozing Dr. Debra Dirksen Dr. Wes
Leggett Department of Teacher Education Metropolit
an State College of Denver
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A little history
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• Adapting EDT 3610 F2F to Online
• Hiring an Adjunct Online Instructor
• Ensuring Consistency in Grading
• Comparing Student Evaluations
• Questioning Differences
• Modeling

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The Keys
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• Establish Expectations
• Scaffold Instruction
• Build Relationships
• Hang on to Sanity

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Establish Expectations
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• Cyber-Nagging Repetition
• Introduction Page WARNING!!!
• Intimidating Greeting Announcement
• Course Materials Preview
• Instructor Examples
• Exemplar Student Examples

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Scaffold Instruction
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• Due Dates/Links on Homepage
• Assignment Synopsis on Syllabus
• Detailed Assignment Rubrics/Criteria
• FAQ
• Examples
• Threaded Discussion QAs

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Build Relationships 1 of 2
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• Cyber-Schmoozing Encouragement
• Students Hi! Email
• Students About Me nicenet.org
• Virtual Classroom/QA nicenet.org
• Instructor Website Personal Photos
• Timely Announcements

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Build Relationships 2 of 2
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• Emoticons -) -( -)
• Timely Feedback
• Encouraging Feedback
• Constructive Feedback
• Everything Okay?

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Hang on to Sanity
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• Availability Expectations Email 24/5
• Consistent Grading Routine
• Reinforce Scaffolding
• Open Invitation to F2F Classes
• Heads Up Announcements
• Bark is worse than Bite

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Personal Websites
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• wesleggett.com
• clem.mscd.edu/dirksen
• Email
• wes_at_wesleggett.com
• dirksen_at_mscd.edu