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Hofeditz_EDTEC 650_Outline for Research Paper
Giving the Virtual Classroom a Familiar Face
By Chris Hofeditz
BASIC OUTLINE
Statement of the Problem
I. Abstract II. Introduction III. Learning Communities A. Definition of learning community 1. Define the main term. 2. Characteristics of a learning community 3. Suggest the association IV. Teaching presence. A. Define teaching presence by several different authors. 1. Define the main terms. 2. Suggest the association to interaction V. Interactivity VI. Importance of establishing successful Learning Communities. A. High student satisfaction. (benefit to student) B. High retention. (benefit to school)
State-of the Art
VII. Best Practices A. Social tactics from other types of interactions ( parties, family gatherings, work) etiquette and such. B. Lists of social tactics practiced online C. Some interesting looking social tactics to use in online courses.
Summary
VIII. Conclusions A. Create a more familiar online experience for students who may or may not have had previous experience. 1. Can be provided by a. CMC design (more intuitive). b. Opportunities for teacher- student interaction. c. Opportunities for student –student interaction. d. Visual and auditory questioning. B. How do instant traditions help a learning community?
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