This page has information on effective methods for implementing teaching and learning activities in the following areas:
General CMS Use
Discussion
- Pedagogical Roles and Implementation Guidelines for Online Communication Tools by Gina Maria Funaro and Frances Montell, Stanford Learning Lab
This study, based on interviews with instructors in a freshman humanities course, identifies 8 different "pedagogical roles" for online discussion and gives general usage guidelines based on course experience.
- Facilitating Online Learning: Effective Strategies For Moderators by Collision, Elbuam,Haavind, Tinker, Atwood Publishing Madison WI 2000
A in-depth introduction to the issues in moderating online discussion with good advice on roles for the facilitator and how to "deepen the discussion" by summarizing, highlighting, and questioning.
- Keys to Facilitating Successful Online Discussions by Donna Raleigh, (An article in the U of Wisc online newsletter "Teaching with Technology Today") A quick overview highlighting uses, planning, and guidelines for successful implementation.
Assessment
Portfolios
On-Line Courses
Hybrid Courses
Large Lecture Courses
- Human Bio On-line Problem Sets Details the use of Web-based weekly assignments using multiple choice questions in which students had to explain their answers in a short text rationale.
Project-based Courses