…in the recording. This can be an effective way to indicate to students at a glance the number of times the instructor has provided feedback. Announcements—When you find relevant resources,…
…plan for when and what I would “Snap” or share each week: Mondays – general announcements, Thursdays – assignment reminders, Friday – career tips. Diverse uses A small number of…
…and it was a huge success. The slide deck featured interesting facts about the university, popular trivia questions, answers to students’ most frequently asked questions, announcements about upcoming events in…
…to convey to students, don’t use just one channel of communication, use multiple. For example, instead of simply posting information only in the announcements area, or only in the feedback…
…and performances, we now share all kinds of electronic messages with students. We exchange emails, post announcements on course management systems, and participate in online discussions. Those who use PowerPoint…
As instructors, promoting learning is, or at least should be, our primary task. As an online instructor, I must enforce deadlines, respond to requests for accommodations, post announcements, provide guidance…
…video lecture, when you post announcements, or when students post on a discussion board. That lag in response time kills the momentum of a back-and-forth discussion and can sometimes lead…
…class rhythm.” (p. 131) This early engagement is even more critical for students new to online learning. Announce it in the announcements – The quiz should be announced prominently so…
