Meyer (2003) also argues that asynchronous tools such as discussion boards can aid in higher order thinking for students.
the case for discussion board. this seems to be an effective way to engage students on a class discussion and also encourages the teacher's presence since he designs and facilitate discussion. in addition, this presence is forstered through commenting and responding to students' posting
This paper suggests a three-pronged approach for conceptualizing active learning in the online asynchronous class: the creation of an architecture of engagement in the online classroom, the use of web-based tools in addition to the learning management system, and a re-imagining of discussion boards as interactive spaces
focus of the paper
teacher/social presence
and that lingering perceptions about quality differences between face-to-face and online education signify a professional development gap
the perception of online learning as not as good as face-to-face learning should be debunked
Eye contact, nodding heads, softly spoken mm-hmms, slumping in the chairs, heads on the table —
these eye contact, nodding heads etc. makes a teacher appear real in contrast with a robot teaching who does not show any of these reactions. I believe this counts as social and cognitive discourse since it supports discourse
We employ humor. We vary our delivery to best effect. We pause. We raise our voices. We gesticulate for emphasis.
Graduate students, like me, for example often get scared of employing humor while teaching since we do not have a stable job and do not know how students would react to humor and how it will reflect in the course evaluation
A grade book to record student progress. Web pages or sites that allow you to present text, videos, or links to other sources.Assessment tools so students can submit their assignments, or take a quiz or an exam.Discussion forums that enable students to engage in conversations about class content with you and with one another.
this also connects to the teaching presence since it resonds to how a teacher sets up the course and focusing on the assessment of student learning
A grade book to record student progress. Web pages or sites that allow you to present text, videos, or links to other sources.Assessment tools so students can submit their assignments, or take a quiz or an exam.Discussion forums that enable students to engage in conversations about class content with you and with one another.
this speaks alot about the exchange of ideas and information while connecting ideas