Online Discussions with Meaningful Outcomes: A Conceptual Framework Pennsylvania Distance Learning Association 11 th Annual Conference & Expo Dr. Cathy M. Littlefield Dr. Timothy M. Sullivan November 13, 2013 West Chester University West Chester, PA 1
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Online Discussions with Meaningful Outcomes: A Conceptual Framework
An Approach to Designing Discussions in Hybrid Courses
• Setting Goals and Objectives
• Developing Assessment Strategies
• Teaching and Learning Activities
• Assessment Results
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An Approach to Designing Discussions in Hybrid Courses
Setting Goals and Objectives:– Course syllabus considerations– Develop rubrics and communicate to students– Establish parameters for posts– Connecting pre and post learning – Link to learning objectives– The power of reflection– Follow up with next face-to-face session
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An Approach to Designing Discussions in Hybrid Courses
Developing Assessment Strategies– Considerations and questions– Rubrics– Soliciting feedback during discussions– Journal writing as formative assessment– Formative assessment to inform pedagogy– Ability to shift gears
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An Approach to Designing Discussions in Hybrid Courses
Teaching and Learning Activities– Individual discussion thread considerations– Online etiquette– Students can connect discussions to face-to-face
sessions– Opportunities for peer to peer learning and sharing– Project-based learning– Reflective writing– Students as discussion facilitators– Small Groups vs. Full Class Discussions
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An Approach to Designing Discussions in Hybrid Courses
Assessment Results– Using data to inform future practice– Diagnose challenges– Assessment data for course re-design– Follow-up after online discussions in face-to-face
sessions for linkage and for feedback– Design, layout and prompts for discussions– Students can see change sessions to session
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