Module 3: Instructor¹s Notes

(Same message posted to Twitter, Discussion Board, & Email)

Congratulations on finishing our Module 2 instructions and requirements. Below are a few my observations and reflections on our first week instructions to help you to advance your online learning experiences.

Module 3 Highlight (2/12-25)

DUE: 2/18, Sunday

·      Due: 1st posting period for Module 3 discussions: You must respond to ALL KEY discussion questions.

DUE: 2/25, Sunday:

·      2nd posting period for Module 3 discussions: TWO or more postings: Respond to all KEY questions; Respond to others' postings. Total NINE postings at least for this module.

·      Bonus Activity (1 Point): Participate the Course Evaluations (See NAU EMail for open/closing date)

Module 2 Discussion Statistical Analyses

·      Highest postings in the class: 21; Lowest Postings: 9

·      Average postings per student: 12.63

·      Historical Average from previous semesters: 13.63 (Highest: 25.00; Lowest: 7.50)

·      See ETC545 Module Discussion Statistical Analyses

Module 2 Discussion Notes:

·      Instructor's Reflections: I posted a reflection to help you to summarize and to understand our discussion topic. Don't miss to help you to get deeper understanding on the topics.

·      More active: Great to see. We were more active and interactive, particularly in 2^nd posting period and engaged in Learner-Learner interaction and more free-flow discussions.  In addition to learner-content interaction & learner-instructor interaction.

·      Respond to others' postings. Our classmates and I frequently ask the others questions. Don't forget to respond them.  Frequently, I respond to your postings.  Don't overlook them.

·      Greeting: It would be more effective that we greet with the classmate's name(s) when we reply their postings.  It is easier for others to know "who is talking to whom about what." For example, if we reply to Mary's posting, we should greet with her name then our responses.

·      Follow-Up Postings: It is not required to respond the Follow-Up questions posted by the instructor in the 2^nd posting period but feel free to respond them if you have any thoughts and reflections to share with us, if any. 

·      Challenging Discussion Question: Don't be afraid to try to address "Challenging Discussion Question" so you can learn more from our class.  Give it a try even it is not required.

Assignment 2: Part I: Web Tool Evaluation

·      Kaizena's multimedia feedback:  I use Kaizena, a Google Doc's Add-on tool, to provide some multimedia feedback.  Take a close look on this tool.  I think it is very useful for educators to provide more interactive feedback. 

o   You can reply to my comments to continue our conversations on certain comments. So it is more like a collaborative conversations/feedback/comments.  It makes our online interaction more dynamic.

Assignment 3: WBI Unit Proposal

·      It is due on the last day for Module 3.  If you complete your proposal early and would like your proposal to be reviewed early. Please notify me by NAU e-mail, Chih.Tu@Nau.edu.  I will review it early and return it with my feedback and comments.  Therefore, you can have more time to develop your actual WBI unit.

Assignment 4: WBI Unit

·      Have you thought about your final unit topic and ideas? It is due on the last day of the class. Don't wait for the last minute.  Technology frequently may not work well in the last minute because often we need problem solve on technology production.  Need assistance?  Do not hesitate to contact me.

I hope these reflections and summaries help you to prepare our upcoming instructions.  If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.