Developing Discussion Board Assignments With Oversized Classes In Blackboard02

Dan CabreraFaculty Development

andInstructional Design CenterNorthern Illinois University

May 14, 2008

Identify at least two strategies Engage in process of conceptualizing DB

assignment Identify logistics involved in managing

large class sizes Describe the benefit of using rubrics and

exemplars

Large Class size (online)

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Each assignment associated with a particular instructional objective

What are you looking for? Levels of Learning

How does the activity allow the student to respond to what you are seeking?

How does this activity fit in with the other parts of the course?

Why is the Discussion Board the best method for this particular assignment?

How are you measuring the outcome?

Use of Rubrics

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Use of Exemplars Exemplar 02

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Manage Engage Interact Collaborate

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>40 Within the context of your course

objectives, how can you design assignments that are manageable?

Alternating schedules Assignments that get at similar objectives Access to student content Grading Assignments

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