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Developing Classroom Climate in a Distance Education Course

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Developing Classroom Climate in a Distance Education Course

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    1. Developing “Classroom Climate” in a Distance Education Course Dave Warner Volunteer State CC Gallatin, TN

    3. Classroom Climate Affected By… (in addition to other factors…like seating) Personal: “Let me tell you about... Involvement: “I can interact with others...” Cohesion: “We’re in this together…” Individualism: “I am special…”

    4. F2F students talk to others…. Before Class During Class During Breaks After Class In Other Contexts, like…student center “Open the Door Wider”…

    5. Develop the Climate Using: Message or Discussion Boards Write a Self-Introduction 3 paragraphs about self Replies to 3 Self-Introductions Comment in 3 areas for 3 people

    6. Self-Introduction Guides I Am Skilled At… I Have the Ability to… I Know Things About… I Have Experienced… I Believe…

    7. Replies to 3 Self-Introductions “Comment on the Following…” What you and the other person share in common What you admire about your classmate What you would like to know more about after reading the self-introduction

    8. 3 Sections: Different Delivery Formats

    9. “After 10 Days…” F2F Class: 17 Students 67 Additional Messages…4.2 Average Hybrid/Video Class: 15 Students 54 Additional Discussion Messages…3.6 Average Online Class: 13 Students 51 Additional Discussion Messages…3.9 Average

    10. Message “Topics” Include: Questions/Comments concerning… home, family, work, etc. leading to…or followed by… Questions/Comments concerning… courses, majors, and…”by the way…” CLASS ASSIGNMENTS

    11. Posted Introductions/Replies Can Begin to Develop “Classroom Climate” “Personal” information provides opportunities to use examples from student experience “Involvement” through interaction with others to form study groups, problem-solving groups, review teams “Cohesion” can be encouraged by exploring common ground “Individualism” can be promoted when diverse opinions are tolerated and “reasons” are explored

    12. Questions/Comments?

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