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Introduction, optional (.wav file, 1Mg, 1min.). Does Online Instruction Enhance Learning?. Thelma “Soda” Parker Coordinator of Instructional Computing June, 2001. 7 Principles of Good Practice. Chickering & Gamson. faculty-student interaction student-student collaboration
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Introduction, optional (.wav file, 1Mg, 1min.) Does Online Instruction Enhance Learning? Thelma “Soda” Parker Coordinator of Instructional Computing June, 2001
7 Principles of Good Practice Chickering & Gamson • faculty-student interaction • student-student collaboration • prompt feedback • active learning • value diverse ways of learning • time on task • higher expectations
Online instruction • promotes faculty-student interaction • facilitates student-student collaboration • provides prompt feedback • encourages active learning • enables mixed-media learning materials • fosters increased time on task
Faculty-student interaction • E-mail • students use email • to ask questions • to submit assignments • correspondence is timely • encourages increased amounts of communication with the instructor
Student-student collaboration • E-mail facilitates group work • projects • case studies • online discussion forums • class listserv
Prompt feedback • online self-assessment • check understanding of concepts • practice for exams • stimulate discussion • practice of skills being learned • drill & practice • online writing labs • re: assignments
Active learning • simulations & tutorials • web searches for materials relevant to course concepts • real world examples • further information • applications
Mixed-media materials • PowerPoint presentations • video & animation segments • links to additional resources and people • for review • further study
Time on task • hands-on component of computer work engages students • computer interaction is not time specific
Resources • Brown, David G. (2000). The Jury Is In! Computer-Enhanced Instruction Works. Syllabus, 14 (1), 22. • Chickering, Arthur W. and Gamson, Zelda F. (1987). Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education.AAHE Bulletin, 39 (7), 3-7. • Chickering, Arthur W. and Ehrmann, Stephen C. Implementing the Seven Principles: Technology as Lever. AAHE American Association for Higher Education.Retrieved June 18, 2001from the World Wide Web: http://www.aahe.org/technology/ehrmann.htm