robin kay uoit faculty of education. overview my background your background ideas &...
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Robin Kay
UOIT
Faculty of Education
Overview
My Background Your Background Ideas & Strategies for Online Learning Resources
My Background
Faculty of Education UOIT – 5 years Taught High School 8 years Community College for 5 years Most of my courses are hybrid
How many years have you taught online courses?A. Just started
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 3+ years
What subjects do you teach online?A. Math
B. English
C. Science
D. Social Sciences
E. Languages
F. Technology
G. Other
How confident are you using computers?A. Not at all confident
B. Somewhat confident
C. Confident
D. Very Confident
How would you compare online to face-to-face courses?A. Online is better for student learning
B. Online & FTF are about the same for student learning
C. FTF is better for student learning
Online Courses
Communication
Organization
Learning
Starting Out
Idea S1 – Learning Agreement Have students agree to a set of rules
you expect them to follow Makes expectations clear from the start
Check in at least once per weekPost a message on the discussion board 2-3
times per weekComplete weekly quizRespond to emails within 24 hours
You can set this up online (Zoomerang, Survey Monkey, Email)
Would you use Learning Agreements with your students?A. No
B. Maybe
C. Yes
D. I already do
E. I don’t understand this idea
Idea S2 – Building Community Build community at the beginning is linked
to more successful online courses Chairs: Describe the perfect chair for you
while working online for this course Animals: If I were any animal, what would I
be? Bucket List: What are the “important”
things you have to do before you are 90 years old
Vanity License: Design your own license plate
Would you use “Building Community” activities?A. No
B. Maybe
C. Yes
D. I already do
E. I don’t understand this idea
Idea O1– Weekly Study ScheduleWeek Reading
MaterialsTasks Content
1 Chapters 1-2 • Read course profile• Join your discussion group• Get to know course web site
Introduction to course + Operating Systems
2 Chapters 3-4 • Complete review quiz 1• Check helpful links• Make 2 discussion group entries
Process concepts + IPC threads
3 Chapter 5 • Complete review quiz 2• Submit one page summary• Make 2 discussion group entries
Would you use a Study Schedule?A. No
B. Maybe
C. Yes
D. I already do
E. I don’t understand this idea
Idea 02–Graphic Organizers Helps students focus on concepts Some examples
Concept Maps H-Chart or Venn Diagram Sorting concepts Frames Semantic Feature Analysis Frayer Model Other examples
Would you use Graphic Organizers?A. No
B. Maybe
C. Yes
D. I already do
E. I don’t understand this idea
Idea 03–Web Page Scavenger Hunt Set up key questions students have to
answer from your course web page Have organizer for them to fill in key
areas of your site Have online quiz to test that they know
where key information and tools are
Would you use a Web Page Scavenger Hunt?A. No
B. Maybe
C. Yes
D. I already do
E. I don’t understand this idea
Idea C1 – Anonymous Feedback Forms Set up weekly or bi-weekly feedback from students Use http://www.getfast.ca/ - Free, fast, anonymous
Question ResponseWhat questions came up this week that require further help?
Is the pace of the course too slow, just right, or too fast? Please explain.
What was the main them of this week?
What activity was most useful this week?
Would you use Anonymous Feedback forms?A. No
B. Maybe
C. Yes
D. I already do
E. I don’t understand this idea
Idea C2– Send Performance Tips Send tips/reminders via email or better yet text
messaging Keep them short and focused Tips could be:
Reminders about work to doReminders to log onHelpful linksClarifications on conceptsChanges in course materials or focusYou tube clip linksHumourHow are you doing in the course
Would you use send Performance Tips using text messaging?A. No
B. Maybe
C. Yes
D. I already do
E. I don’t understand this idea
Idea C3– Virtual Office Hours Virtual office hours (Facebook, Instant
messaging, Skype) Give students a chance to ask questions Online Whiteboard might be helpful for
explaining concepts
Would you use Virtual Office Hours?A. No
B. Maybe
C. Yes
D. I already do
E. I don’t understand this idea
Idea C4 –Rules for Collaboration Develop module on teamwork
(see Working in Teams for ideas) Create team agreement that outlines how
teams should work togetherNames of people on teamGoal of the groupHow will workload be managed?Who is the leader?What other roles will there be?What will the leader do if there is a team
problem?
Would you use Collaboration Rules and/or Team Agreements?A. No
B. Maybe
C. Yes
D. I already do
E. I don’t understand this idea
Idea C5 –Discussion Boards Small groups of 4-6 Establish message protocols
Keep it shortUse emoticonsCheck grammar and spellingConcise descriptive, subject lineThink “value added”
Students can self-evaluateDid I thoughtfully respond to one question?Did I post at least 2 meaningful messages?Did I read other student messages?
Would you use some of the Discussion Board Ideas?A. No
B. Maybe
C. Yes
D. I already do
E. I don’t understand this idea
Idea L1 – Web-Based Learning Tools Free, easy to use, focused, interactive
tools Collections
Explore Learning – Math & ScienceLearn Alberta – All Subject AreasNCTM Illuminations – Math• Interactive Websites – All Subject Areas• EDNA – All Subject Areas
Would you use Web-Based Learning Tools?A. No
B. Maybe
C. Yes
D. I already do
E. I don’t understand this idea
Idea L2 – Mini-Clips
Online explanations of concepts Create with Jing (free) or Camtasia Sample Clip: Area of a Rectangle Samples Collections
Grade 9 - Applied Math (Full Set) ~ 120 clipsKhan Academy - Grade 1 to University
Can use to explain assignments or other administrative tasks – Sample Clip
Would you use Mini-Clips?A. No
B. Maybe
C. Yes
D. I already do
E. I don’t understand this idea
Idea L3 –Digital Story Telling Sample story Alternative method to communicate
knowledge Could be used to have students
introduce themselves to an online class Use Windows Movie Maker or Photo
Story Post on You Tube or Teacher Tube
Would you use Digital Story Telling?A. No
B. Maybe
C. Yes
D. I already do
E. I don’t understand this idea
Idea L4 –Email the Authour After reading a chapter or article,
learners can formulate questions to ask the authour
May work more for English and Social Sciences
Would you “Emailing the Author” as a teaching strategy?A. No
B. Maybe
C. Yes
D. I already do
E. I don’t understand this idea
Idea L5 –WebQuests
Samples at WebQuest.Org Can be done individually or in groups
Would you use a WebQuest?A. No
B. Maybe
C. Yes
D. I already do
E. I don’t understand this idea
Idea L6 –Wikis
Wikipedia Wikispaces - Free Students can use them on group
assignments Work from individuals can be posted
and edited in a common area
Would you use Wikis?
A. No
B. Maybe
C. Yes
D. I already do
E. I don’t understand this idea
Idea L7– Learning Games for Review Developed Using Study Mate by
RespondusFlash CardsPick a LetterFill in the BlankMatchingCrosswords
Would you use “Learning Games”?A. No
B. Maybe
C. Yes
D. I already do
E. I don’t understand this idea
ResourcesThe Online Learning Idea Book – by Patti Shank
e-learning – by Ruth Clark & Richard Mayer
The New Virtual Classroom – by Ruth Clark & Ann Kwinn
Research
I am interested in providing training and guidance for the teaching of online courses in exchange for getting feedback from teachers & students
Dr. Robin [email protected] ext. 2679