Online Collaboration (Phase 1 - Tutor managed / Closed tasks)

Examples

Group presentation, group project, role-play, Web-Quest, sharing knowledge, collective decision making,

Best Practice Model for Online Collaboration

Engagement Phase

Exploration Phase

Transformation Phase

Presentation Phase

Reflection Phase

(Reid, Forrestal, Cook, see  http://crusldi1.staffs.ac.uk/moodle/mod/resource/view.php?id=1155)

Student Activities

• Follows tutors directions
• Follows task directions
• Requests support during planned sessions
• Works within tutor’s guidelines

Tutor Activities

• Directs dialogue
• Directs task
• Support via planned sessions
• Controls task and outcomes

Further Guidance Best Practice Models, case studies, how-to tutorials and online forums about the use of online collaborations are all available in the Best Practice Models for E-learning Community at  http://crusldi1.staffs.ac.uk/moodle/course/view.php?id=9&topic=4

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