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Online Teaching for LearningOnline Teaching for Learning Online Discussion DesignOnline Discussion Design

Seminar #7Seminar #7Dr. Jane Zahner, Visiting Professor Dr. Jane Zahner, Visiting Professor

EszterhEszterháázy Kzy Káároly Froly Fööiskola, Eger, Hungaryiskola, Eger, HungaryValdosta State University, Georgia, USAValdosta State University, Georgia, USA

Asynchronous vs. SynchronousAsynchronous vs. Synchronous

Not at same time In writing Spellcheck/grammar Flexible time Size can vary (<20) Formal strategies Instructor Feedback Easy documentation

At same time Writing or speaking Natural / informal Limit size (6-8) Strategies possible Feedback difficult Documentation, but

awkward

Blend possible

Asynchronous vs. SynchronousAsynchronous vs. Synchronous

Not at same time In writing Spellcheck/grammar Flexible time Size can vary (<20) Formal strategies Instructor Feedback Easy documentation

At same time Writing or speaking Natural / informal Limit size (6-8) Strategies possible Feedback difficult Documentation, but

awkward

Blend possible

The instructor

is in charge

Discussions must be DESIGNED!

Share your classroom discussion Share your classroom discussion topictopic

What class? How many students? Why have discussion? Who leads? How long? Assessment or grading? What’s next?

TOPIC

Online Discussion DesignOnline Discussion Design Think about:




•Participation•Observation•Interaction


•Group •Individual•Both•None





Online Discussion DesignOnline Discussion Design Think about how to know if the activity is

effective:

Education

Ektf Seminar7 Notes