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Online Teaching Delivery
Session 2Communicating Online
Welcome
This session is being recorded
Quick PollReflections on Session 1A: I have no ideas I want to incorporate in
my online programB: I have some ideas I want to use but have
not implemented any of themC: I have some ideas and I have already
implemented one or two of them
Communicating OnlineIn 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
Communication Tools
Communication Tools
Teacher’s Role
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
Online DiscussionsNing 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
Online Discussions
Online Discussions• Model good practice in responses• Positive and constructive responses• Pose further questions• Experiment with different views available to manage• Prompt individuals
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
Elluminate• Include interactive activities• Encourage participation• Give everyone a turn• Ensure technology is working• Good instructions to login• Record for later viewing
ConclusionWhat is ONE new educational online practice you will implement after today?
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.
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