Best Practices for Teaching with Springboard!
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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Session 6: Learning Interaction in an Online Environment

Performance objectives for this session:

• Identify the benefits of collaborative learning
• Apply the ARCS model when designing materials
• Implement learner-centered activities


• Review of Instructional Design (Jeopardy Game)
• Learner Interaction in an Online Environment - Dr. Jill Phipps


• Collaborative learning
  • Learner-centered instruction
  • Types of interaction
  • Keller's ARCS Model
  • Ice breakers
  • Building community with Discussion
  • Working in dyads
  • Team work
  • Reflective activities
  • Authentic activities
  • Games and simulations
  • Learner-led activities
    • Learner Interaction in an Online Environment (PDF)
    • Paul Weinstein Discussion Example (PDF)
    • E-Journaling: Achieving Interactive Education Online (PDF)

Initial Postings within a Discussion Forum (PDF)

Jeopardy Template (PowerPoint)

Jeopardy Instructions (PDF)

• Time to Reflect (PDF)