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Module 2: Discussion Board Posting



Review an Internet Resource on Effective Practices in Online Learning

The list of Internet resources related to effective practice in online learning is growing rapidly. Not surprizingly, there is considerable diversity in what different researchers and writers consider to be "effective practice". After completing your WebSearch on related topics, select one of the sites that struck you as being particularly interesting and informative and prepare a short review for your colleagues.

  • Provide the title, topic, sponsoring organization and URL of the Internet resource
  • Explain why you chose this resource:
    • Identify the "effective practice(s)" specified in the resource.
    • Describe the evidence (or lack thereof) that is given to support the conclusions.
    • Explain how the resource advances (or confuses) our understanding of what constitutes effective practice in online learning.
    • Suggest at least one study that might be done to further clarify that understanding.

    Post your review to the Discussion Topic: Effective Practices in Online Learning
    (Donna - can we have a direct link to the db questions from here???)

    Invite comments from other learners to your posting. You may wish to pose specific questions for them to consider in their responses.

    Review at least three other postings on this topic, and post responses (questions or comments) to those postings.

    Return to this Discussion Board on several occasions to review responses to your original posting and to any responses you gave to other learners' postings.




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