I intend to use what I learned from this course by: reverting back to my blog posts reviewing my notes taken of the lessons modelling construction of posts replying to each student’s posts utilizing Garrison’s strategies to increase social presence *I have appreciated learning within the course. I do feel that I’ve had some technological… Continue reading Next Steps (updated portfolio)
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Teaching Practices (portfolio update)
I feel as though my suggestions for differentiated learning activities and to ‘think outside the box’ aligns with my teaching philosophy that every student has different strengths and we do not all learn alike. So ideas such as implementing art, music of diverse cultural backgrounds into assignments can work towards deconstruct notions of Eurocentric ideologies.… Continue reading Teaching Practices (portfolio update)
Social Presence: Activity #3.3
I found this study interesting https://jolt.merlot.org/documents/cuthrell.pdf where students provided their opinions and preferences for online instructional strategies. The different methods of PowerPoint, group discussions, audio files, read and respond, read and teach and interactive video lectures were surveyed. The results illustrated that the students preference were to complete independent tasks. As a previous online student,… Continue reading Social Presence: Activity #3.3
Social Presence Activity #3.2
I feel it is important set the expectations for online environments as Vaughan et al, highlight how personalities can shine through the online web! This is where I find it helpful to outline that we are in an academic setting and interacting with professional and respectful language can begin the building blocks of a foundation… Continue reading Social Presence Activity #3.2
Social Presence Activity #3.1-
I think providing space for students to introduce themselves identifying a little background about (where they live, where they are employed, any other family members in the household) them provides a personal touch. Then I like to include an inquiry as to what the student is seeking to learn within the course where they are… Continue reading Social Presence Activity #3.1-