Online Communication Workshop Purpose Statement The purpose of this workshop is to highlight the importance of creating an interactive online learning environment through the effective use of specific communication eTools within the learning environment. The workshop aims to demonstrate the effective use of communication eTools to support blended online environments.
Outcomes By the end of the workshop, participants should be able to: • • •
Access online environment Structure and distribute communication Engage in live conference session
Phases
1. Module Welcome Page and Groups 2. Discussion forum as a communication and assessment tool
3. Dissemination of information
4. Engage in Live conferences
Description ● Adding an introduction to the module welcome page. Setting up online groups for tutorials and other purposes ● Create a discussion forum topic with clear instructions. Link learning material to a specific discussion topic. ● Limiting forums to specific groups ● Communicate with students by sending class announcements and/or group announcements ● Enabling and using the Blog tool ● Access the Meetings eTools ● Setup a meeting with title, description ● Adding a preloaded presentation
Time-Frame
15 Mins
25 Mins
15 Mins
20 Mins
