Interaction and collaboration workshop presentation

Interaction and Collaboration

Good to Great!Using the Exemplary Course Rubric to Improve Your Course

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Workshop Objective

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

– Identify the elements of interaction and collaboration from the Blackboard Exemplary Course Program Rubric.

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What is a Learning Community?

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Blackboard Exemplary Course Program

Exemplary Course Program

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Exemplary Course Program Rubric

Course Design

Interaction and Collaboration

Assessment

Learner Support

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Interaction and Collaboration

Communication Strategies

Development of Learning

Community

Interaction Logistics3

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ECP Winner 2012 Course TourExemplary Course Tour

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Establishing a Learning Community

1. Communication Strategies– Opportunities for

synchronous/asynchronous interaction– Asynchronous communication promotes

critical reflection– Synchronous activities benefit from real-

time interactions and “rapid response” communication

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Establishing a Learning Community

2. Development of Learning Community

– Communication activities build a sense of community

– Student-to-student interaction is required – Student-to-instructor interaction is

encouraged– Collaborative activities reinforce course

content and learning outcomes

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Establishing a Learning Community

3. Interaction Logistics– Guidelines explaining required

participation– Expectations regarding quality of

communication – Rubric included to explain evaluation– Instructor actively participates and

provides feedback to students– Instructor uses communication tools to

provide course updates, reminders, announcements

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Establishing a Learning Community

Blackboard Communication Tools– Announcements– Email– Messages – Groups– Discussion Board– Chat – Virtual Classroom– Blogs– Journals– Wikis

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Best Practices for Quality Communication

– Provide opportunities for students to work in small groups

– Clearly communicate expectations for participation in the groups and criteria for evaluation

– Use discussion boards and other interactive activities to encourage critical thinking and inquiry

– Establish rubrics for evaluation of discussion posts

– Provide feedback to students via announcements and email as appropriate

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– Presentation Video– Course Tours – Scholarly Readings– Hands-On Activities

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Interaction and Collaboration

Communication Strategies

Development of Learning

Community

Interaction Logistics3

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Questions?

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