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Pre-requisites
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 15 Mins
● Create a discussion forum topic with clear instructions. Link learning material to a specific discussion topic. ● Limiting forums to specific groups 25 Mins
● Communicate with students by sending class announcements and/or group announcements ● Enabling and using the Blog tool 15 Mins
● Access the Meetings eTools ● Setup a meeting with title, description ● Adding a preloaded presentation 20 Mins
