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1. Developing “Classroom Climate” in a Distance Education Course Dave WarnerVolunteer State CCGallatin, 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 Students67 Additional Messages…4.2 Average
Hybrid/Video Class: 15 Students54 Additional Discussion Messages…3.6 Average
Online Class: 13 Students51 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 othersto 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?