Participation Tricks

Participation Tricks 5

James Brooks — Fri, 29 May 2015 03:36:14 -0700

One practice I began doing was to copy and paste outside links, which could be useful within future course sections, within my folder for each class. This has been very helpful for me in regards to remaining organized. In addition, I have the necessary resources to use within replies to students or clarify muddy points. - Matt

Participation trick 4

James Brooks — Thu, 28 May 2015 13:50:42 -0700

I have prepared posts for each week that include variations of content using a variety of techniques; i.e. quotes from course materials, links to outside resources, CATs, etc. The objectives stay the same which mean the discussion will probably as well. I then use those prepared posts to build upon when responding to each student at least once a…

Participation Tricks 3

James Brooks — Thu, 28 May 2015 13:50:00 -0700

I like having my bank of participation responses for each week. I ensure that I include some with professional/personal experience and some outside sources as well. I also like having my CAT pre-written for each week.

Participation Tricks 2

James Brooks — Thu, 28 May 2015 13:37:35 -0700

* Grade DQ’s while posting

* Save up a bank of help posts that can be personalized and fit with the objectives of the week

* Keep track of students who have been posted to assure that each student is responded to every two weeks (or every week for smaller classes)

-Bev