interaction and collaboration workshop presentation
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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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Designing an Exemplary Course SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSE
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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?
Thank You!