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Objectives for this Activity: (as
presented to students before activity as a purpose statement. A goal of
knowledge acquisition is embedded in the purpose statement.)
Add to your knowledge of online
teaching and learning by questioning another professional involved
in online education.
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Prerequisites for this Activity: (not necessarily presented
to students)
Students first view the materials presented by the guest.
Materials and Resources:
What needs to be prepared in advance by the teacher? - The instructor prepared
the assignment description, provides the guest access to a discussion area,
and formats the guest's presentation for delivery to the class.
What does the student need to bring to the lesson? - Complete prior readings.
Guiding Questions for this Activity: (not presented directly
to students but a question that should be addressed in the readings)
What knowledge are the students gaining through listening to the guest lecture
Activity as Presented to Students: (usually in conjunction with the asynchronous
discussion forum)
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Guest Lecture and
Question Assignment |
Go Directly to Discussion |
Purpose:
Add to your knowledge of online teaching and learning by questioning
another professional involved in online education.
Our Guest Lecturer is Dr. xxx xxxx, who teaches at xxx University
and also in this xxx program. You can
learn more about xxx at URL.
Topic and Lecture:
Xxx is going to reflect on how his teaching has changed over the past
5 years because of technology. Actually, he's already done this and
his lecture is available via a podcast at http://www.ltgreenroom.org/episodes/31
Listening and Posting
Your job is to first listen to the podcast. Then, prior to the
deadline on the calendar, you are asked to either pose a question based on
the guest lecture OR comment on something Norm said that had particular
relevance to your situation (and why). Of course, you should also participate
in any discussion that ensues. Norm will be interacting with the class
via this forum.
Post your questions in the forum below.
the forum would then be present below as this activity was presented
within the MOODLE CMS
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Teaching Strategies:
What are some tips to help the lesson run smoothly? Patience is a key. Provide
the students time to guide the discussion on the guest's lecture.
Allow the students time to view answers and perhaps propose their own answers
to the questions of other students. Rather than provide direct answers, guide
students to the answers of their questions. Try not to let misunderstandings
linger, but at the same time allow for students to self correct or correct
others.
Accommodations:
What accommodations may be needed for students
with disabilities or other special needs? Since this lesson involves a
podcast, students with auditory difficulties will need a transcript of the
lecture.
Sample Rubric:
Evaluation Criteria
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Advanced
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Proficient
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Not Yet There
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Not There At All
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Development of Ideas |
Well-developed ideas; introduces new ideas; stimulates
discussion
(2 pts) |
Developing ideas; sometimes stimulates discussion
(1 pts) |
Poorly developed ideas which do not add to discussion
(0.5 pt) |
Does not enter the discussion
(0 pts) |
Evidence of Critical Thinking |
Clear evidence of critical thinking--application, analysis,
synthesis and evaluation. Postings are characterized by clarity of
argument, depth of insight into theoretical issues, originality of
treatment, and relevance. Sometimes include unusual insights. Arguments
are well supported.
(2 pts) |
Beginnings of critical thinking; postings tend to address
peripheral issues. Generally accurate, but could be improved with
more analysis and creative thought. Tendency to recite facts rather
than address issues.
(1 pts) |
Poorly developed critical thinking
(0.5 pt) |
Does not enter the discussion
(0 pts) |
Timeliness and Mechanics
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Individual message and at least two responses posted
before deadline
Standard English mechanics and
grammar were used in the initial post. (1 pts)
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Noticeable problems with mechanics or late postings.
(0.5 pts) |
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No messages posted
(0 pts)
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