Session 2 summary
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This document discusses communicating effectively online as an instructor. It covers several communication tools like discussion forums, email and video conferencing. It emphasizes that instructors should respond promptly, use clear language, address any issues, and foster community. The role of the instructor is to encourage participation, ensure technology works properly and record sessions for later viewing. Attendees are asked to consider one new online practice they could implement, such as improving how they currently communicate with students.
Session 2 summary
- 1. Online Teaching Delivery Session 2 Communicating Online
- 2. Welcome This session is being recorded
- 3. Quick Poll Reflections on Session 1 A: I have no ideas I want to incorporate in my online program B: I have some ideas I want to use but have not implemented any of them C: I have some ideas and I have already implemented one or two of them
- 4. Communicating Online In this session we will explore how we communicate online: Communication tools What they are and their characteristics Teacher’s role Discuss some specific examples Look at some useful tips to help you communicate more effectively
- 8. Teacher’s Role Respond promptly, within specified time lines Clear and concise Friendly tone Address anxiety and problems Revise and refine instructions Ensure accuracy of information Encourage and foster community building
- 9. Online Discussions Ning Forum First postings were made within 2 hours 7 postings in first week (10 in total) Lynn responded to all initial postings 3 responded to my response 2 responded to others 1 mentioned considering the tone of the reply
- 11. Online Discussions Model good practice in responses Positive and constructive responses Pose further questions Experiment with different views available to manage Prompt individuals
- 12. Email Use distinctive subject headings Consider breaking up large emails into two Formatting in the body of the email eg headings, bold Dot points Weekly email schedule/regular email updates Prewrite then modify for individual needs FAQs
- 13. Elluminate Include interactive activities Encourage participation Give everyone a turn Ensure technology is working Good instructions to login Record for later viewing
- 14. Conclusion What is ONE new educational online practice you will implement after today?
- 15. Post session Activity Consider how you communicate with your students. What change could you make to improve this? How could you implement this change? Make a blog posting in Ning to tell us about it Experiment, does it make an impact.
- 17. Next Session