EXTENDED LEARNING INSTITUTE
Kim MontiInstructional Designer
Nantana WongtanasirikulInstructional Designer
Who we are, what we do Why collaboration? Web 2.0 tools we use to promote collaboration Lessons learned and next phase with tool What’s next with ELI, Web 2.0, and collaboration
Extended Learning Institute Offered distance education for over 30 years Fastest growing area in NOVA Moving from print-based to online courses Moving from self-paced to collaborative work
“Collaboration promotes: Development of critical thinking skills Co-creation of knowledge and meaning Reflection Transformative learning”
Pallof, R.M. & Pratt, K. (2005). Collaborating online: Learning together in community. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Collaboration helps build community Learners become engaged with their online
community Increased engagement =
motivation student success
Encourages learner-centered environment Promotes interaction & networking Encourages creativity Addresses different learning styles
Simple interaction – discussion Discussion forums Instant Messenger VOIP Blogs
Complex interaction – group projects YouTube Wikis Google Apps
Tip: Have students post their username on their profile; Create GROUP in Skype to sort students by course.
Not many students interested in using chat with their instructors
Create special group projects, exam review Give extra credit for participating
Tip: Encourage students to invite their friends and family to their blogs
Difficult to keep track of each student’s contribution
Have students leave comments on Blogs
Tip: Keep it short and sweet
You cannot control the content
Using Viddler (http://www.viddler.com) Optional tool for students to use for
presentations, class assignments
Tip: Create a username and password where entire class posts.
Some students found posting their videos difficult
Give students additional options to share videos beyond YouTube
Provide clear guidelines and examples Additional materials required (webcam)
Tip: Collaborate together towards an end goal such as a project, paper, or presentation
Use for brainstorming, not for final drafts
Group evaluation/Peer critique
Tip: Consider to turn on/off the notification email
Students delete each others work Set up wiki space for students
Incorporate synchronous communication Guidelines for interaction in tool Enable notification in tools Group evaluation
So many tools,so little time.
Please don’t overwhelm me
Set the Stage Create the Environment Model the Process Guide the Process Evaluate the Process
Pallof, R.M. & Pratt, K. (2005). Collaborating online: Learning together in community. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
1. View the video case study2. Working in team3. Elect one person as the moderator4. Guide the process5. Evaluate
For links to all of the tools mentioned today (and more!): http://del.icio.us/eliid/ist
If you have any questions, please contact: Nantana: [email protected] Kim: [email protected]