Desktop Conferencing
With advances in desktop conferencing, having a synchronous link to students that are at a distance can be beneficial. Through this module, you will learn all about using the internet wisely and understanding the resources that you come across. Topics discussed will include the answers to questions such as, “What is desktop conferencing?”, “Why use desktop conferencing?”, and “What communication tools can you use with it?”
Distance Communication Tools
What are the appropriate ways to use communication tools effectively in your course? There are many theories on how to use and what tools to use in teaching at a distance. This module examines the theories behind incorporating various communication tools in your course, which tools are most appropriate for different learning situations and needs, and how to effectively use distance communication tools effectively with your students and colleagues.
Collaborating at a Distance
As a teacher, you must know more than just what technology is, you need to be able to explain it to your students, use it yourself, continue to learn about it, and know how to integrate it into your course. The same goes for collaborating at a distance. This module will cover various aspects of using technology and various ways communication and collaboration tools can be employed within your curriculum. Collaborating at a distance may be done between classrooms of learners or even among instructors as well. Through this module, you will explore the strategies, technologies, and pros and cons of collaborating at a distance.