Optimal Online Learning Community
by Kevin Payne Chasse
1. (2) Cover Page
1.1. Optimal learning community for the Certificate and MS students enrolled on Online Teaching and Learning Courses
1.2. Authors
1.2.1. Lynn Frances
1.2.2. Loria Kutch
1.2.3. Janie Mah
1.2.4. Kevin Payne Chasse
1.3. Class/Instructor
1.3.1. EDUI 6707 History and Culture of Online Learning Communities
1.3.2. Dr. Datta Kaur Khalsa
2. (3) Main Objective: Increase learning acquisition
2.1. Collaboration
2.1.1. Sharing
2.1.2. Connecting with Members
2.1.3. Ice breakers
2.2. Group Identity
2.2.1. What is it?
2.2.2. Importance in building online community
2.2.3. How to foster
2.2.3.1. Length of contact
2.2.3.2. Participant disclosure/sharing
2.2.3.3. Group collaboration
2.2.3.4. Course Infrastructure
2.2.3.4.1. Low cognative load
2.3. Diversity
2.3.1. Cultural
2.3.2. Age
2.3.2.1. Generational Characteristics
2.4. Trust
2.4.1. Definition of Trust
2.4.2. Humor
2.4.3. Socialization
2.4.4. Building Trust
2.4.4.1. Tips
2.4.5. Pseudonymity
3. (1) Start Here
3.1. INSTRUCTIONS
3.1.1. Starting from the "Start Here" node, navigate the main topics clockwise, in numbered order.
3.1.2. Click on the small gray circles, like the one on this node, to see notes, attachments, links, and supporting references.
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4. (8) References
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5. (4) Design details
5.1. Activities
5.1.1. Group Projects
5.1.2. Ice Breakers
5.1.2.1. Group Identity-- Self-disclosure, establishing online presence
5.2. Online Community Tools
5.2.1. Asynchronous
5.2.1.1. Discussion boards
5.2.1.2. Blogs/wikis
5.2.2. Synchronous
5.2.2.1. Synchronous Chats
5.2.2.2. Conference Tools
5.2.2.3. Roles
5.3. Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
5.4. Role of a Community Manager
5.4.1. 10 Moderator Skills by Hockly (2010)