Course Map/Table of Contents



    Introduction to Online Learning

    Essential Elements of Online Learning
    Comparing Face-to-Face & Online Interaction

    Hybrid Courses Overview

    Best Qualities of Hybrid Courses
    Issues Teaching Hybrid Courses
    Best Practices for Instructors of a Hybrid Courses
    Indicators of Quality in a Hybrid Course
    A Hybrid Online Model

    Asynchronous Facilitation

    Two Models of Facilitation
    Pedagogical Techniques
    Aspects of Facilitation
    Facilitation Issues
    Dealing with Difficult Learners
    Large Scale Interaction Strategies
    Moving Towards a Virtual Community of Practice

    Synchronous Facilitation

    Types of Synchronous Interaction
    Pedagogical Approaches to Chat
    Using a Chat Protocol

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