…job which is, or at least should be, creating a comfortable learning environment in which the student gains knowledge to be better prepared for the future. Ronald C. Jones, associate…
…the course. Scoring online discussions can motivate students to participate, and even better would be to provide explicit participation criteria and communication protocols so they know what is expected of…
…any). Conclusion The time such activities take is negligible compared to the pay-off you receive as an instructor for having a happy class with greater connection as a community. I…
…How do you promote a culture of learning? Here is one way. As you design the course, aim for cultivating a community of purpose. This comes in part from how…
…the communication channels open. Instructor feedback and grading is consistent. Conflicting comments and inconsistent grading will lead to confusion and lack of motivation. When students aren’t sure what you want,…
…16 pp. (link). Dr. Pete Burkholder is an associate professor of history at Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he is also the founding chair of the faculty development committee on teaching….
…expect) constant e-communication. One could even argue that they crave it. You can provide this kind of communication to your online students via a weekly announcement that shares course expectations,…
…take it seriously?” I asked. “Are those important things to know at the outset?” (Of course, they agreed.) “How would we go about answering such questions?” The responses started coming,…
