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Welcome to Lesson Two
Best Practices of Online Facilitation
We will discuss online best practices as they relate to pedagogy and course facilitation.
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Virtual Campus Faculty Orientation
Lesson Two: Best Practices of Online Facilitation
This week we will begin a discussion of online best practices. Specifically best practices of pedagogy and course delivery.
Key Lesson Objectives:
- Understand OLC's Distance Learning Policy
- Identify uniquely online teaching best practices
- Identify the differences between traditional teaching with online teaching pedagogy
- Differentiate the role of online instruction with face 2 face instruction
Key Learning Activities:
- Read and understand the Required Reading Material
- Reflective contemplation of virtual teaching philosophy
To successfully complete this learning unit, you will be expected to:
- Develop an philosophy of teaching in an online environment
- Articulate the Best Practices of Online Facilitation
Required Readings and Lesson Materials:
The readings for our lesson may be found in current research. Many of the readings for this lesson are pdf files. You save a copy on your storage media for later reference.
Homework
Individual Assignment
Participate in the Individual Assignment,
Develop a Philosophy of Online Instruction.
Discussion
From the readings select five pedagogical concepts that contribute significantly to the success of an online lesson. Defend your answer by providing clear evidentiary support for your selections.
- Make two contributions to the weekly discussion forum: 1) an initial
response to the prompt provided by your instructor (due by Wednesday) and
2) a reply to a contribution made by a peer (due no later than Saturday).
- Each forum discussion is worth 10 points. Please refer to the forum
discussion rubric for scoring criteria.
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Virtual Campus Faculty Orientation
Lesson Two: Individual Assignment
Individual Assignment
Develop and submit a Philosophy of Online Instruction. (Use this section for supplementary information)
An Example Submission
Provide an example of a well defined submission.
Refer to the Grade Guide for Scoring Criteria
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Virtual Campus Faculty Orientation
Lesson Two: Discussion Assignment
Discussion Assignment
From the readings select five pedagogical concepts that contribute significantly to the success of an online lesson. Defend your answer by providing clear evidentiary support for your selections.
Please provide one concept per day into the Discussion Forum. Respond to two of your classmates postings for each or your contributions.
A good strategy will be to make one contribution per day with two replies to your classmates.
An Example Submission
Provide an example of a well defined submission. (Use this section for supplementary information)
Refer to the Grade Guide for Scoring Criteria
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Virtual Campus Faculty Orientation
Lesson 2: Online Pedagogical Best Practices - Grade Guide
Individual Assignment
Resource Evaluation
- 1 Point - Argues using false or irrelevant reasons, and justifiable claims
- 2 Points - Draws unjustifiable or false conclusions
- 3 Points - Draws justifiable, valid and correct conclusions
- 4 Points - Draws justifiable, sound reasoning, valid and correct conclusions
Discussion
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1 Point
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2 Points
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3 Points
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4 Points
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Resource Evaluation
accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency and coverage
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Argues using false or irrelevant reasons, and justifiable claims
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Draws unjustifiable or false conclusions
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Draws justifiable, valid and correct conclusions
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Draws justifiable, sound reasoning, valid and correct conclusions
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