1. Establishing online communities for distance learners MSc in International Construction Management

2. ICM in Moodle… ICM 3ICM 2ICM 1 ICM 4ICM 5 ICM 6 ICM DL Home PageICM Student Induction ICM Tutors Area ICM Consolidating Theory and Practice ICM Dissertation Core Modules

3. Using forums to… …disseminate programme information

4. ICM forums… 321 45 6 ICM DL Home PageICM Student Induction ICM Tutors Area ICM Consolidating Theory and Practice ICM Dissertation Core Modules …disseminate information

5. Using forums to … …build student communities

6. ICM forums… 321 45 6 ICM DL Home PageICM Student Induction ICM Tutors Area ICM Consolidating Theory and Practice ICM Dissertation Core Modules …build communities

7. Using forums to… …enhance learning

8. ICM forums… 321 45 6 ICM DL Home PageICM Student Induction ICM Tutors Area ICM Consolidating Theory and Practice ICM Dissertation Core Modules …enhance learning

9. ICM forums… 321 45 6 ICM DL Home PageICM Student Induction ICM Tutors Area ICM Consolidating Theory and Practice ICM Dissertation Core Modules …disseminate information …build communities …enhance learning

10. Moodle tips… Set up subscriptions Use Groups Questions alone dont generate discussion The role of forum facilitator Optimum size Give guidance on Moodle profiles Remember emails are not instantaneous

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