Session 2 summary

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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