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Online Teaching for LearningOnline Teaching for Learning Classroom & Online Discussion DesignClassroom & Online Discussion Design
Seminar #6Seminar #6Dr. 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
Why Classroom Discussions?Why Classroom Discussions?
Check comprehensionCorrect errorsExtend understandingAdd perspectivesFoster interaction
Problems: Classroom Discussions?Problems: Classroom Discussions?
Lack of preparationIncorrect informationUnformed opinionsUnequal participationDifficulty to assess / grade
Problems: Classroom Discussions?Problems: Classroom Discussions?
Lack of preparationIncorrect informationUnformed opinionsUnequal participationDifficulty to assess / grade
Online Discussions solve problems?Online Discussions solve problems? TimePrepare for F2F discussionExtend F2F discussionSubstitute for F2F discussion
SpaceAll same place - same timeAll same place - different times
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
Problems: Classroom Discussions
Lack of preparationIncorrect informationUnformed opinionsUnequal participationDifficulty to assess / grade
Can help; gives time & access to
resources
Resource Access in Online Discussions
Students know specific questions Students use-- Assigned
resources Found
resources
Problems: Classroom DiscussionProblems: Classroom Discussion
Lack of preparationIncorrect informationUnformed opinionsUnequal participationDifficulty to assess / grade
May help
Differentiation of experience in Differentiation of experience in Online DiscussionsOnline Discussions
Apply concepts to multiple real life examples
Quiet students Loud students Skilled / not skilled writers Thoughtful students/
instructors
Problems: Classroom Discussions?Problems: Classroom Discussions?
Lack of preparationIncorrect informationUnformed opinionsUnequal participationDifficulty to assess / grade
Assessment & Grading in Assessment & Grading in Online DiscussionsOnline Discussions
Assessment Documents
discussion Allows individual
feedback/correction Allows group
feedback/correction Formative
evaluation for course / activity
Grades Participation Quality Both Neither
Beyond Online Discussions?Beyond Online Discussions?Project SpringboardPBL (problem-based learning)
Portfolio artifactsContent analysisPapersReferencedPersuasiveOpinion
The instructor
is in charge
Discussions must be DESIGNED!