Assignment
Start by reading and following these instructions:
1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
3. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.
4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
Assignment Expectations:
• Length:
o 750 words
• Structure:
o Title and reference page required
o address each question in a numbered list
• References:
o no references required other than the citation for the article
• Format:
o save your assignment as a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), Open Office (.odt) or rich text format (.rtf) file type
• Submission:
o submit your assignment to the Drop Box
Task
Application Analysis: Online Communication
You will analyze an article published by the University of Illinois that illustrates how to create an online course that promotes communication and collaboration. Parts may look familiar to what you have experienced so far.
The article discusses ten instructional strategies from traditional classrooms that can be used in online learning.
1) Summarize the 5 strategies that are used in this course: (discussion, self-directed learning, small group work, project, and collaborative learning)
2) Describe how they are used in the course.
3) How is communication different in this online learning environment than a traditional classroom? How do you adjust to this communication channel?
REFERENCE
Illinois Online Network. (2010). Instructional Strategies for Online Courses.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.