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In preparation for the second session:
- Read Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Distance Learning Activities.
- Respond to a question posted in the Laulima discussion forum: Synchronous activities and community building.
- In your own copy of the Google Doc you started during Session 1 (“[Your name] – Online Course Outline”), complete the sections “General Information,” “Course Goals and Learning Objectives,” and “Assessment” to the extent you can at this point. This document serves as a blueprint for your course, and you will be adding content to different sections of the document as we move through our sessions. As we move forward, the series facilitators will monitor your Google Site to look at your document as it evolves and to leave comments.
- Request a Laulima Course: Open the form and
1. Select “Development of future courses.”2. Enter a course title (do not leave blank)
- IMPORTANT: Session 2 will take place online in Hālāwai.
During the second session:
- Review Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Distance Learning Activities
- Introduction to Hālāwai (i.e., UH version of Adobe Connect):
- To schedule a meeting: https://www.hawaii.edu/halawai/tutorials_sched.htm
- More about Hālāwai: https://www.hawaii.edu/halawai/tutorials.htm
- Overview of Hālāwai features:
- Interface (Pods):
- Attendee List (Host, Presenter, and Participant)
- Chat (everyone or private)
- Share (desktop, documents, applications, whiteboard)
- Notes
- Poll
- File Share
- Layouts: Sharing, Discussion, and Collaboration
- Status Indicators (e.g., Raise Hand, Agree, Disagree, etc.)
- Microphone Settings
- Web Cam
- Roles: Host, Presenter, and Attendee
- Breakout rooms: Use your group’s whiteboard to design a menu card for the perfect meal. Your whiteboard will be shared.
- Interface (Pods):
- Explore Alternatives to Hālāwai (under Videoconferencing Tools)
Introduction to the Online Course Review System
- Explore the Online Course Review System designed on the basis of the Quality Guidelines for Online Courses.
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In preparation for our next session (homework for Session 3):
- Review the Leeward CC English 100 course (Google Site) using the Online Course Review System, review category 1 (Learner Support and Resources), 2 (Online Organization and Design), 3 (Instructional Design and Delivery) and 5 (Appropriate and Effective Use of Technology) only. To review the course, click here.
- Respond to a question posted in the Laulima discussion forum: Hālāwai for synchronous interaction.
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