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OfflineInteractive review games provide an opportunity for students to test their knowledge in a fun, hands-on environment. View the following video for an overview of a review game for use in the face-to-face classroom.
OfflineOvercoming physcial separation in the online classroom
"One of the challenges of teaching in the online environment is the physical separation of the instructor and learner. Faculty teaching face-to-face depend on the opportunity to look at a learner’s expression to see whether he or she understands course materials. The lack of visual contact in the online environment becomes a barrier for teaching." (Stavredes, 2011, pg. 10)
In the article, "Overcoming Physical Separation in the Online Environment to Help Learners Persist", Stavredes (2011, pg. 10) states:
In the online environment, where there is no face-to-face interaction, much effort is required to develop presence between learners and with the instructor. For learners moving from the face-to-face to online environment, the void due to the lack of physical presence can lead to feelings of isolation, which can have a negative impact on motivation and…
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