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Micah Orloff What's New with Blackboard 9: Increase Student Retention by Establishing Community

With Micah Orloff Monday, April 12, to Friday, May 7 Modality: Online More info: Course: Intro to Teaching with Bb9

In One Word, describe how you want to feel while taking an online/hybrid/tech-mediated class?

Students expectations Responsive faculty interaction and support Course met needs Students satisfaction with online courses is related to instructor presence sense of collaboration/ community If not addressed Reduced engagement and motivation Can impact students sense of potential of completion Sources:

Instructor to Student(s) Student(s) to Content Student to Student

Can promote Development of critical thinking skills Co-creation of knowledge and meaning Reflection

Can promote Development of critical thinking skills Co-creation of knowledge and meaning Reflection Requires community to be successful Trust among members Commitment to process

Source: Palloff, R and Pratt, K. Collaborating Online Learning Together in Community Set the Stage Set clear goals and vision for use. Explain importance. Provide clear guidelines and expectations Model the process Set exemplar postings Actively participate and show same commitment Guide the Process Dont allow students to become obsessed with your silence Provide direction should the discussion/activity stray Evaluate the Process Survey students Take notes and revise as needed

Source: Palloff, R and Pratt, K. Collaborating Online Learning Together in Community Individual Sense of accomplishment Quality of outcome Ability to work at own pace Group Collaboration/Teamwork Sense of well-being and support Promotes reflection Reduces isolation Facilitator Comfort with technology Competence with online facilitation Ability to communicate clearly Comfort with chaos Creates a safe environment Promotes self- organization and empowerment Technology Communication and task completion vehicle Transparent and easy to use Problem solve Process information Together Communicate and connect together

Discussion Boards Collaboration (synchronous) Blogs Journals Messages Groups Source: Palloff, R and Pratt, K. Collaborating Online Learning Together in Community

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With Micah Orloff Monday, April 12, to Friday, May 7 Modality: Online More info: Course: Intro to Teaching with Bb9

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