2. Social Learning
Our understanding of content is socially constructed
Through conversations and interactions
Focus is more on how we learn rather than what we learn
Students are:
More engaged
Better prepared for class
3. Interaction
Encourage interaction beyond “my group”
The more people we interact with the broader our understanding
Use multiple forms of interaction
Stay focused
Provide space for off-topic
discussions
Teacher sets the stage and acts
a the leader
4. Show enthusiasm for topic and getting involved
Facilitate and moderate conversations
Keep conversation flowing
Clarify issues and problems
Resolve any conflicts
Link users to the content
Establish trust among students
Reliability, respect, and encouragement
Facilitator
5. Encourage relationships among students
Initiate contact and link comments
Encourage “quiet” students participate
Encourage backchannels and one-on-one communication for
encouragement, advisement, and caution
Group work is very important
When one learns, we all learn.
Facilitator
6. Content
Provide multiple resources in multiple formats
Keep the content short and focused
This is a visual format, take advantage
7. Online environment as an extension of a student-
centered learning environment
Student-led discussions allow students for more deeply
consider their learning
Student-generated content provides student ownership
of their learning
Increased Student Responsibility
