0350 Online Facilitation Techniques

Format: Online self-paced course (requires Flash Player plug-in)
CEUs: 1.0 CEU
This elective is an online course that is designed for self-paced learning on an individual basis. The course has 11 lessons that introduce a variety of practical strategies for managing online discussions and communicating with students. Each lesson includes an overview, objectives, content, practice activities and/or self-check quiz, and summary.
Each lesson was developed as a Sharable Content Object (SCO), or learning object, that meets SCORM and ADA standards for reuse and access. The SCOs were developed using Flash software for Web animations/interactions, but the design is intended to be simple enough to be used in other contexts. Thus, in addition to the content on facilitation techniques, you will gain insights into the use of learning objects that contain various types of learner-to-content interactions.
The course is housed in the Learn@UW/D2L management system that we use for online courses. You will need to register for this course with your advisor.
Course Requirements
Completion of this course requires the following:

Contact your advisor about registering for the course.
Your advisor will give you access to 0350 and provide login directions.
Go through the 11 lessons in the course at your own pace.
Submit a three-page Summary Report to your advisor that describes: (a) your goals; (b) the key things you learned; and (c) the overall value for your professional development.

Software Required
Internet Explorer Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or greater) and Flash Player Plug-In version 7.0 or greater.
Lesson Topics

An Introduction to Asynchronous Discussion Forums
Types of Asynchronous Discussions
Netiquette for Online Discussions
The Art of Civil Disagreement Online
Strategies for Planning and Managing Groups
Promoting a Sense of Community
Fostering Participation
The Lurker
Dealing with Difficult Students
Time Management Tips
A Rubric to Assess Online Participation