1. eTivities: getting started in eLearning Malcolm Ryan University of Greenwich

2. eTivities are … Motivating, engaging and purposeful Based on interaction between participants mainly through written message contributions Designed and led by an eTutor Asynchronous (i.e. take place over time) Cheap and easy to run- usually through text based bulletin boards Salmon, 2003

3. Key features A small piece of information, stimulus or challenge (the ‘spark’) Online activity which includes individual participants posting a contribution An interactive or participative element- such as responding to the postings of others Summary, feedback or critique from an eTutor (the ‘plenary’) All the instructions to take part are available in one online message. Salmon, 2003

4. In addition … Use existing personal productivity tools that are ‘fit for purpose’ Produce clear objectives Focus on activity that generates evidence Ensure assessment matches objectives / evidence