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 Instructional Strategies

Collaboration and Groups

This section covers some general strategies for working with groups in the distance course.

Active Learning

Explanation and examples of classroom activities to promote more active learning in distance courses.

Blogs in the Online Class

Information about blogs and blogging, how blogs can be used to support different learning theories, and ideas for using blogs in the online class.

Podcasting in the Online Class

Information about podcasts and podcasting, how podcasts can be used to support different learning models, and ideas for using podcasts in the online class.

Wikis in the Online Class

Information about wikis, how wikis can be used to support different learning theories, and ideas for using wikis in the online class.

RSS

Information about RSS, what it is, ideas for using it in the online course, and how you can get started using this resource.

Video in the Online Class

Information on practices for utilizing video in the online course.

Meebo

This is a great chat tool that could make your life a little easier.  This link contains information on what the tool is, and how to use it in your online course.

Synchronous Teaching and Learning

Information about synchronous teaching and learning, techniques to use as a synchronous instructor, and ideas for using synchronous technologies in the classroom.

Third Party Tools for Teaching and Learning

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