Title: The Art and Science of
1The Art and Science of Cyber-Nagging and Cyber-Sch
moozing Dr. Debra Dirksen Dr. Wes
Leggett Department of Teacher Education Metropolit
an State College of Denver
2A little history
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- Adapting EDT 3610 F2F to Online
- Hiring an Adjunct Online Instructor
- Ensuring Consistency in Grading
- Comparing Student Evaluations
- Questioning Differences
- Modeling
3The Keys
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- Establish Expectations
- Scaffold Instruction
- Build Relationships
- Hang on to Sanity
4Establish Expectations
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- Cyber-Nagging Repetition
- Introduction Page WARNING!!!
- Intimidating Greeting Announcement
- Course Materials Preview
- Instructor Examples
- Exemplar Student Examples
5Scaffold Instruction
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- Due Dates/Links on Homepage
- Assignment Synopsis on Syllabus
- Detailed Assignment Rubrics/Criteria
- FAQ
- Examples
- Threaded Discussion QAs
6Build Relationships 1 of 2
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- Cyber-Schmoozing Encouragement
- Students Hi! Email
- Students About Me nicenet.org
- Virtual Classroom/QA nicenet.org
- Instructor Website Personal Photos
- Timely Announcements
7Build Relationships 2 of 2
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- Emoticons -) -( -)
- Timely Feedback
- Encouraging Feedback
- Constructive Feedback
- Everything Okay?
8Hang on to Sanity
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- Availability Expectations Email 24/5
- Consistent Grading Routine
- Reinforce Scaffolding
- Open Invitation to F2F Classes
- Heads Up Announcements
- Bark is worse than Bite
9Personal Websites
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- wesleggett.com
- clem.mscd.edu/dirksen
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- Email
- wes_at_wesleggett.com
- dirksen_at_mscd.edu