8.1 b Discussion ~30 mins
PURPOSE OF TASK: This task is designed to support active engagement in the critical analysis and discussion of 8.1 a reading.
TECHNOLOGY: You will be required to demonstrate competency in using 1-2 of the following educational technologies (jitsi, Webex, Etherpad or Cryptpad) to facilitate your team discussions. Support for these technologies is posted below.
INSTRUCTIONS:
In your assigned group, arrange a time to meet online using a real-time video conferencing tool to discuss the online facilitation techniques used in the article. ~30 mins
For your real-time discussion, you can choose from any of the following open source technologies, jitsi or Webex.
If you prefer, you can host your group discussion on Etherpad or Cryptpad. Either way, you will be required to provide a synthesis of your group’s discussion of the article. Email your discussion link to kristi.thomas@uleth.ca. The subject line should read, “8.1 b Discussion link“. You may want to assign group member roles for efficient and effective group work. See sample group roles here.
Consider the following questions to guide your discussion:
- What techniques were familiar to you?
- What techniques were new to you?
- What techniques could you apply in your own blended or online courses?
- What challenges did the teachers face in the article and how did they attempt to mitigate them?
Need help in using jitsi? Access FAQ here.
Need help in using Webex? Access tutorial here.
Need help in using Etherpad? Access tutorial here.
Need help in using Cryptpad? Access FAQ here.
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TEACHING INTENTIONS:
“Creating opportunities for student interaction via the meeting software is an excellent method to imitate the ad hoc bonding that occurs during face to face classroom meetings. Having the students meet one on one or in small groups encourages student to student learning and provides the student with a sense of ‘belonging’ to a readily identifiable group/cohort” ( Moser & Smith, 2015, p. 48).
References
Wiesenberg, F. (2004). Designing and co-facilitating online graduate classes: Reflections and recommendations. Canadian Journal of University Continuing Education, 30(2)
pp. 39–57. Retrieved from https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/cjuce-rcepu/index.php/cjuce-rcepu/article/view/20065/15515
