Heath BradleyMHRD 847

Spring 2011

Flexibility

Takes the Distance out of “Distance” Learning

Unique Interactions Between Students/Faculty

Convenience

Blackboard◦ Discussion Board◦ Power Point

Adobe Connect◦ Virtual Classroom

AET Zone◦ Virtual Meeting Space

Availability◦ Internet Reliability

Program Cabability◦ PC vs. Mac Compatibility

Competency◦ Operating Knowledge of Students

Discussion Board◦ Pros

Convenient (Complete at Your Own Pace) Ability to reflect on material Able to compare opinions with classmates

◦ Cons Forum based rigid guidelines Posts become scattered

Pros◦ Online Class Meeting (Interaction)◦ Real-Time Feedback (Classmates/Instructor)

Cons◦ Compatibility Issues (Sound/Mic)◦ Class Time Conflicts (Work/Personal)

Pros◦ Presentation Ease (Viewing/Commenting)◦ Change of Pace from Adobe Connect (Visually)

Cons◦ Compatibility (Not Available for Mac)◦ Difficulty to Use

Intrinsic Motivation

Extra Effort◦ Discussion Boards◦ Class Participation◦ Practice Tests/Tests

Do Not Procrastinate

CSCL is a still fairly new learning style

CSCL is changing everyday

We are always learning