Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
Best practices for synchronous instruction
1. The Virtual Classroom: Best Practices for Synchronous e-Learning Blaine Morrow FACC T&L Fall, 2010
2. Real-time Access to Peers, Instructors, Experts Tools for Hands-on Application or Reaction Guided Connections to Primary Resources Prompt Feedback Time on Task Inclusion of Diverse Learning Approaches/Styles Spontaneous Epiphanies Why Synchronous?
3. Using the Audio Tool Best Practices for Synchronous e-Learning
13. Focus on Eye Contact: Look at the Camera Every Moment on Camera Matters (especially the first ones) Position the Camera so You Can Also See the Screen Authentic Surroundings, Good Lighting & Props Don’t Forget You’re On Camera Tips for Using the Web Cam
14. Technical Requirements, Bandwidth Video Can Distract Cognitive Resources Students Do Not Necessarily Learn More Deeply Because They Can See You Web Cam Caveats
15. Using the Chat Tool Best Practices for Synchronous e-Learning
21. Chat is Best When You Want All Students to Respond “Shy” Students Are More Likely to Interact via Chat Non-Threatening Way for Students to Ask Questions Good Brainstorming Tool Also good for Student-Student Interaction Always Keep an Eye on the Chat Area Tips for Using Chat
22. Limited Screen Real Estate Use Crowd Control for Large Classes Spontaneity Does Not Create Clear Prose Set Ground Rules Chat Caveats
28. Use it as an Option to Attending a Live Class and as a Chance to Review for Better Understanding Great Tool for Improving Your Skills Inexpensive (free) Lecture Capture Tips for Using Archives
29. Tell Students They are Being Recorded If Attendance Lags, You’ll Have Less Interaction Archive Caveats
43. Audio: Use a Headset, Value Silence Web Cam: Use It, But Not a Lot Chat: Seed It, Monitor It, Use it for Everyone Archives: Watch Yourself, Extend Class Time, Make Them Useful, Use a Secret Word Interaction: Set Tone, Circulate, Acknowledge Students, Keep Things Moving Respect Time, Call Confer for Help, Give Control Away Carefully, Use Two Computers Summary