Week One
- Schwier, Richard A. (2002). Shaping the Metaphor of Community in Online Learning Environments (pdf). University of Saskatchewan, Paper presented to the International Symposium on Educational Conferencing. The Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta, June 1, 2002. 8 pages.
Note:This fairly short paper discusses the elements of community and suggests implications for online learning communities. It is a fast, enjoyable read that, while pointing to challenges, also suggests ways to meet them. - RRU – CTET. (2008, Fall). Facilitating Online Learning (PDF) Tools for Teaching (T4T) Tipsheet, 1(2), 1-2.
Note: This is a quick read and a must for for online facilitators!
If you don’t have time to read the journal article by Thormann and Fidalgo, review the Abstract and the final sections – Discussion and Implications (pp383-385).
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Thormann, Joan, Fidalgo, Patricia (2014) Guidelines for Online Course Moderation and Community Building from a.Student’s Perspective. MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, Vol. 10, No. 3, September 2014, Retrieved from http://jolt.merlot.org/vol10no3/Thorman_0914.pdf
If you don’t have time to read the journal article by Vesely, Bloom and Sherlock, review the Abstract and Table 1: Factors ranked by faculty and students as most relevant to building community.
- Vesely, Pam, Bloom, Lisa, & Sherlock, John. (2007). Key Elements of Building Online Community: Comparing Faculty and Student Perceptions.MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 3(3), 234-246.
- Cowley, J., Chanley, S., Downes, S., Holstrom, L., Ressel, D., Siemens, G., & Weisburgh, M. (2002, October 21). Online Facilitation pdf, elearnspace
Note: This post briefly discusses ‘Facilitation’, from what it means to roles and responsibilities.
View
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Note: Several profs giving tips: how to communicate, set expectations, presence, podcasts/videos - Using myCourses – Online Facilitation strategies re: Online Discussions (6 min. YouTube video)
Note: At 1:45 there is a nice piece on instructor presence in online discussions and at about 3:41 there is about a minute about using a tool (Adobe Connect) like Blackboard Collaborate.
Week Two
Teaching perspectives
- Bates, A.W. (2015). 11.2 Nine steps to to quality teaching in a digital age, Teaching in a Digital Age, Retrieved fromhttp://opentextbc.ca/teachinginadigitalage/
- Pratt, D. and Collins, J.B. (2001).Teaching Perspectives Inventory
Note: Pressed for time? Just read Step 1: Decide how do you want to teach? (4 pages)
Take the survey – your results will be emailed to you. Review “Reflecting on TPI Results” and “What are the 5 perspectives” - Carleton University Media Server (2014) Educational Development Centre, Benefits and Challenges of Online Education, retrieved fromhttps://mediaserver.carleton.ca/library/benefits-and-challenges-of-online-education
Video – 7:26, Benefits and Challenges of Online Teaching
Teaching in a Connected World
- Contact North (2013) A New Pedagogy is Emerging – and Online Learning is a Key Contributing Factor, Trends & Directions, Evolving Pedagogy, Ontario Online Learning Portal for Faculty and Instructors, retrieved from http://contactnorth.ca/trends-directions/evolving-pedagogy-0/new-pedagogy-emergingand-online-learning-key-contributing
- Jacobsen, M. (Fall, 2014) Teaching in a Participatory Digital World, Education Canada. Vol.54, Issue 4, retrieved from http://www.cea-ace.ca/education-canada/article/teaching-participatory-digital-world
- Bates, T. (Aug 22, 2014) Key characteristics of learners in a digital age and their influence on the design of teaching and learning (blog post)
- Note the paragraphs discussing increasing diversity and age of students.
- Carleton University Media Server (2014) Educational Development Centre, Benefits and Challenges of Online Education, retrieved fromhttps://mediaserver.carleton.ca/library/benefits-and-challenges-of-online-education
Video – 5:44, Benefits and Challenges of Online Learning
Online Learning Theories
- Vaughan, N., Cleveland-Innes, M., & Garrison, D. (2013). Conceptual Framework. In Teaching in Blended Learning Environments: Creating and Sustaining Communities of Inquiry (pp. 7-18). Athabasca: AU Press. Retrieved from http://www.aupress.ca/index.php/books/120229
- Bates, A.W. (2015). 4.1 Online learning and teaching methods Teaching in a Digital Age, Retrieved fromhttp://opentextbc.ca/teachinginadigitalage/chapter/4-1-online-learning-and-teaching-methods/
Learning Theories – REVIEW
Note: These resources are intended to refresh your memory of specific learning theories or to visualize the different beliefs about how people learn. Dig in according to your own interests.
- A Visual Primer On Learning Theory, 01/11/2013, TeachThought Staff
- Smith, M. K. (2011). Learning theory. In The encyclopedia of informal education.
- Bransford, J.D., Brown, A.L. & Cocking, R.L. (2000). How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience and School, National Research Council, National Academy Press (ebook)
Note Chapter 8: Teacher Learning - Conner, Marcia L. (2002). A Primer on Educational Psychology. Institute of Training & Occupational Learning (ITOL) Journal, (January). (Cog, Behav, Constructivism, Humanism). Copyright Marcia Conner.
Learning Styles – REVIEW
- (YouTube, 6:55 min). Professor Daniel Willingham describes research showing that learning styles are a myth
- Pashler, H., McDaniel, M., Rohrer, D., & Bjork, R. (2008). Learning Styles: Concepts & Evidence. Psychological Sciences in the Public Interest, 9 (3), 105-119.
Note: A quick scan of this article will do
Week Three
Read and View
Choose two:
- Carnegie Mellon University (2009) Collaboration Tools, A Teaching With Technology White Paper, retrieved fromhttps://www.cmu.edu/teaching/technology/whitepapers/CollaborationTools_Jan09.pdf
- John Hopkins University School of Education, Center for Technology in Education, (2010) Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Distance Learning Activities, (pdf, 3 pages)
- Paramio, S. (2015) Online Collaboration Tools: Selecting the right tools, Pedagogy First! blog, Program for Online Teaching, retrieved fromhttp://mccpot.org/wp/2015/04/online-collaboration-tools-selecting-the-right-tools/
- Tyndale Library Research Guides – Checklist for selecting the best Web2.0 tool, Web2.0 Resources for the Classroom, retrieved fromhttp://libguides.tyndale.ca/content.php?pid=257788&sid=2164759
Choose two:
- Top 100 Tools for Learning 2015 (Jane Hart)
- 7 Things You Should Know about… Series, retrieved from EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI)
- Collaborative Tools, cooltoolsforschools wiki, Bucklands Beach Intermediate School, New Zealand
Our FLO Harvest Wiki
FLO (formerly ISWo) Harvest Wiki – a collection of tools and resources used by previous participants and facilitators in this workshop
Week Four
Read and View
Readings (Teamwork)
The facilitation team for this week’s topic may choose to substitute an alternate reading for this week
- Glover, N. (2003). Group Projects as a Catalyst for Online Learning Communities. California Virtual Campus.
Note: While it’s a little dated, this reading gives a good overview of Tuckman’s five stages of group dynamics, and provides some tips about how to facilitate teams as they move through the stages. - Lam, W., Chua, A., Williams, J.B., & Lee, C. (2005). Virtual teams: Surviving or thriving?Proceedings of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education Annual Conference, Brisbane, Australia (pp. 357-360).
Note: This article is written by faculty who have a strong focus on team work that contributes to as much as 50% of student grades. Some good strategy suggestions for helping teams perform well together. - RRU – CTET. (2008, Fall). Team Based Learning.Tools for Teaching (T4T) Tipsheet, 1(3), 1-2.
Note: This tip sheet is a short and sweet strategy document. - Dool, R. (2007, February). Best practices: Mitigating Conflict in Online Student Teams.eLearn Magazine, 2007(2), 2.
Note: This article directly addresses the issue of conflict in teams. It gives effective, solid strategies based on experience.
Readings (Facilitation Techniques & Strategies)
- Review Week 1: Overview, Readings and Resources, pages on Effective Questions Strategies, Presence and Learning (Facilitating Learning Online – April 2015)
- Vaughan, N.D., Cleveland-Innes, M., & D.R. Garrison, (2013) Chapter 3: Facilitation, Teaching in Blended Learning Environments: Creating and Sustaining Communities of Inquiry, pp45-61, retrieved from http://www.aupress.ca/books/120229/ebook/03_Vaughan_et_al_2013-Teaching_in_Blended_Learning_Environments.pdf (PDF, Chapter 3 only)
Note: If you don’t have much time, review the ideas for online facilitation in Table 3.2. Facilitating cognitive presence face-to-face and online of the Vaughan, et al chapter.
- Noviki, A. (Dec. 4, 2013 blog post) Using Online Discussions to Encourage Critical Thinking, retrieved from Duke Center for Instructional Technologyhttp://cit.duke.edu/blog/2013/12/using-online-discussions-to-encourage-critical-thinking/Note: Novicki blog post contains downloadable documents – tip sheets and rubric
- University of Waterloo, Centre for Teaching Excellence, Online Discussions: Tips for Instructors (web page), retrieved from https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/teaching-resources/teaching-tips/developing-assignments/blended-learning/online-discussions-tips-instructors
View (optional but useful!)
- COFAOnline, Learning to Teach Online, University of New South Wales, College of Fine Arts – retrieved from http://online.cofa.unsw.edu.au/learning-to-teach-online/ltto-episodes
- Conducting effective online discussions, (2011) video 6:42
- Managing your time when teaching online, (2010) video 4:57
- Engaging and motivating students, (2011) video 6:04
- Online teamwork and collaboration, (2011) video 5:40
- Teachtufts Youtube channel, video 3:06 (posted May 7, 2012):
Diane McKay Assistant Professor, Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition and Scientist, retrieved from - TravelinEdMan Youtube channel by Professor Curtis Bonk, Indiana University Bloomington, School of Education, 3. Managing an Online Course: Discussion Forums, video 10:06, retrieved from
Going Online! 