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  • General

    Icons by http://dryicons.com Connecting with Students Online
    • News forum
    • Course Overview and Goals Page
    • Course Syllabus Page
    • Final Project: Link to the Communication Tasklist Template File
    • Download a copy of this course. File 3.7MB Moodle backup

  • Topic 1

    Begin here Introduction
    The activities in this session are to help you to become more familiar with Moodle as a student, and to take the opportunity for us all to get to know each other.
    • Orientation Activities Page
    • Introduction Forum
    • Discussion Forum Rubric Page

  • Topic 2

    Session 1Session 1: The Concepts of Teaching Online
    In this session, you will be able to compare the online and traditional classroom learning environments, and to learn about how the Minnesota Online Instructor Competencies relate to teaching online.
    • Session 1 Page
    • Session 1 Discussion Forum

  • Topic 3

    Session Two Session 2: The Tools to Teach Online
    During this session you will investigate how a learning management system can enhance student learning. You will also investigate and use some of the essential features of a pre-existing online course.
    • Session 2 Page
    • Session 2 Discussion Forum

  • Topic 4

    Session 3Session 3: Assessing Student Work
    This week we will experiment with ways to make simple edits in Moodle, management of the gradebook and grading student work. We will also discuss the evaluation of student work in an online environment.
    • Session 3 Page
    • Session 3 Discussion Forum

  • Topic 5

    Session FourSession 4: Student Progress and Communication
    You will investigate the pedagogy of student pacing, and best practices in facilitating online discussions. We will also look into a variety of methods of communicating with students. These methods include using synchronous and asynchronous tools such as the message forum and elluminate.
    • Session 4 Page
    • Session 4 Discussion Forum

  • Topic 6

    Session FiveSession 5: Course Management
    In this session, we will be discussing common issues associated with online course management, including copyright, intellectual property and academic honesty.
    • Session 5 Page
    • Session 5 Wiki
    • Session 5 Discussion Forum

  • Topic 7

    Session 6Session 6: Course Wrap-up
    In this final session, you will brainstorm how best to encourage student engagement, and finalize your own plans for working with students in an online course. As a final activity, there will be a face to face meeting to share ideas and to ask additional questions.
    • Session 6 Page
    • Session 6 Discussion Forum
    • Final Project: Communications Tasklist Assignment
    • Attendance at Face to Face Session Assignment
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