engaging students. course menu based organizer page based example
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Engaging Students
Course Menu Based
Communication Tools
Discussion Board“I wonder why is there a large emphasis on the military might as a major criterion to determine……………”
“As to your point about projecting an image of preponderant power, I think………”
“I think it would be more appropriate to say that…….”
“I agree but what do you think of……..”
Online Chat Room
Online White Board
Tip of the Day
Evaluation & Activity Tools
Self Test
Student Tools
My Progress
Instructors’ Comments
Engaging Students• “Effective use of discussion
boards is one way to get a head start so that we may turn the responsibility over to the students yet still cover the content we need to”. Angela McCallum-Writing Program
• “Many voices present on discussion forum. Contact is increased. Interpersonal communication has increased. Discussions and information can be archived. Class presentations and all material is available for all the class to see”. Dr Herb Thompson-Economics.
• “It is only, I think, engaging to those who already have the motivation for the course”. Amani El Shimi-Writing Program
• “I don’t have the time, I just use it to post up the grades”. Anonymous
• WebCT is a barrier between me and my students”. Anonymous
Engaging Students
What do you think?