Академический Документы
Профессиональный Документы
Культура Документы
Related Misconceptions:
1. Onlinelearningenvironmentscannoteffectivelyfacilitatelearning. 2. Studentandteacherscannoteffectivelycommunicateinavirtuallearningenvironment.
Essential Questions
Overarching Questions: 1. How can the increased use of social networks be used by educators to build virtual learning communities? Topical Questions: 1. How can a virtual learning environment be used to supplement the facetoface learning experience? 2. How can open ended questions or prompts be used to promote discussion in a virtual learning environment?
Performance Task
This performance task addresses the following standard(s): Communication and Collaboration Use of digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. a. Students interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. This performance task addresses the following facet(s) of understanding: Application promote conversation in a new setting Empathy be attentive and responsive to others opinions/thoughts Explanation demonstrate an understanding of digital literacy Interpretation acknowledge a personal responsibility for the promotion of digital literacy Perspective evaluate the discussion process from both student and instructor viewpoint.
SixFacetsofUnderstanding
Group Activity: Post your comments to the discussion board topic "What role should instructors play in creating digitally literate students?" Comment on at least one of your fellow participant's responses. Ask at least one of your fellow participants a question designed to elicit a more in depth response, further explaining their initial comment.
Participants are required to respond to at least one question posed by a fellow participant. It can be any question, not necessarily a question specifically directed to you.
Independent Activity: Self-evaluate your discussion board participation using the assignment rubric included. Submit the completed rubric to the instructor as an email attachment using the mail tool.
Overall
0
Unwilling to experiment using an online communication platform.
1
Exhibits a willingness to communicate using the blog platform.
Score
Technology Use
1
Demonstrates an inability to use the discussion tool.
2
Demonstrates an ability to effectively use the discussion tool.
3
Demonstrates an ability to effectively use the discussion tool. Demonstrates a willingness to assist others with the use of the tool.
Score
Content
1
Comments do not adequately respond to discussion prompt(s).
2
Posts are a clear indication of reflection on the assigned topic(s). Demonstrated an ability to effectively utilize prompts to facilitate discussion.
3
Posts are a clear indication of reflection on the assigned topic(s). Demonstrated an ability to effectively utilize prompts to facilitate discussion. Scholarly references are included to support the shared viewpoint.
Score
1
Commented and responded minimally, as required.
2
Demonstrated the ability to make thought provoking comments and responses.
3
Recognized the necessity to make thought provoking comments and responses, as well as ask questions in order to sustain discussion.
Score
Grammar/Spelling
0
Numerous errors found in grammar, spelling or usage that distract the listener/viewer.
1
A few errors found in grammar, spelling or usage that distract the listener/viewer.
2
No errors found in grammar, spelling or usage that distract the listener/viewer.
Score
Total Score
/12