Being V OCAL in Desire2Learn Tiffany Kelley Instructional Support Representative-West TN [email protected] Wendy Sigette Instructional Support Representative-East TN [email protected]
Jun 25, 2015
Being VOCAL in Desire2Learn
Tiffany KelleyInstructional Support Representative-West TN
Wendy SigetteInstructional Support Representative-East TN
ObjectiveHighlight the features in d2l that assist e4TN teachers in creating successful online classrooms.
Pieces of the puzzle
VOCAL
• Visible• Organized• Compassionate• Analytical• Lead by Example
Visible
e4TN teachers are expected to create classrooms where the teacher’s presence is manifest in multiple ways.
• Use graphics, color, embed videos and embed links in News
How to be
Visible
News – “Announcements”
• Page students while online• Available to answer student
pages
How to be
Visible
Pager
Keep office hoursHow to
be Visible
Instructor Information – “office hours”
Organized
e4TN teachers are expected to be organized in their online classrooms.
How to be
Organized
Keep spreadsheet with important student information
First Name Last Name High School District Parent Parent emailRegistration
DateGrade Spring Break Senior Grades Due End Date Comments
3/16/2010 12 Apr. 2 - Apr. 9 5/14/2010 5/29/2010
3/1/2010 10 Apr. 1 - Apr. 9 5/19/2010 5/26/2009
3/15/2010 11 Apr. 2 - Apr. 9 5/14/2010 5/29/2010
3/12/2010 11 Apr. 2 - Apr. 9 5/10/2010 5/26/2009
3/16/2010 12 Mar. 29 - Apr. 2 5/13/2010 5/22/2009
3/9/2010 12 Apr. 1 - Apr. 9 5/19/2010 5/26/2009
3/12/2010 11 Apr. 2 - Apr. 9 5/14/2010 5/29/2010
3/9/2010 12 Apr. 2 - Apr. 9 5/14/2010 5/29/2010
3/8/2010 12Mar. 15-Mar. 19 Mar. 22- Mar. 26 5/28/2010 6/3/2010
3/19/2010 12 Apr. 2 - Apr. 9 5/14/2010 5/29/2010
3/3/2010 12 Mar. 12 - Mar. 19 5/11/2010 5/19/2009
3/23/2010 12 Apr. 2 - Apr. 9 5/10/2010 5/26/2009
3/1/2010 11 Apr. 1 - Apr. 9 5/19/2010 5/26/2009
3/24/2010 11 Apr. 1 - Apr. 9 5/19/2010 5/26/2009
3/23/2010 12 Apr. 2 - Apr. 9 5/10/2010 5/26/2009
Student Spreadsheet
How to be
Organized
• Schedule/Pacing Guides– 2 weeks in advance
Pacing Guides
How to be
Organized
Email students concerning unsubmitted work
Compassionate
e4TN teachers are encouraged to be compassionate in their online classrooms. Most students are in online classes for various reasons.
Compassionate
• Understanding• Flexibility• Communication
How to be Compassionate
• Be aware of special circumstances
• Use caring/motivating language
• Read and re-read your electronic communication
Analytical
e4TN teachers are expected to be analytical in their online classrooms.
How to be
Analytical
• Monitor progress– Time on content– Login history
Monitor progress
How to be
Analytical
Positive/Constructive feedback
Positive/Constructive feedback
How to be
Analytical
• Timely grading <= 3 days
Timely grading
Lead by Example
e4TN teachers are expected to demonstrate to students the habits that will promote a successful online classroom experience.
How to Leadby
Example
• Modeling– Follow through– Participation: email & DB
Modeling
How to Leadby
Example
Feedback– Prompt– Concise– Grammar
Feedback
How to Leadby
Example
Questioning•Email/DB•Dropbox and Quiz Feedback
Resources
Windows Movie Makerwww.ehow.com/how_5469036_compress-microsoft-windows-movie-maker.htmlwww.zamzar.comwww.jingproject.com/www.animoto.com
Presentations can be found at:http://www.slideshare.net/tiffkelley