1.6 Chapter 1 Discussions and Case Studies
Chapter 1 has 1 discussion and 1 case study for you to complete.
Chapter 1 Case Study
Answer the following prompt. You will submit your answer to Week 1>Submit Assignments>Chapter 1 Case Study in your Blackboard Training Course.
Blackboard provides many ways for an instructor to communicate with his or her students. Regardless of whether you are teaching a hybrid, online or technology-enhanced course, we strongly encourage you to use these tools to connect with your students.
For this case study, list three communication tools you see in Blackboard for communicating with your students. Then, list ways you may use these tools, and the pros and cons you see with the communication tools you have selected.
Blackboard provides many ways for an instructor to communicate with his or her students. Regardless of whether you are teaching a hybrid, online or technology-enhanced course, we strongly encourage you to use these tools to connect with your students.
For this case study, list three communication tools you see in Blackboard for communicating with your students. Then, list ways you may use these tools, and the pros and cons you see with the communication tools you have selected.
Chapter 1 Discussion
Answer the following discussion question on the Week 1 Chapter 1 Discussion forum in your Blackboard Training Course. Your response should be at least 150 words, and you should respond to at least two of your peers (at least 75 words) to receive credit for this discussion:
Quality Matters standard 5.3 states that "The instructor’s plan for classroom response time and feedback on assignments is clearly stated." Providing a statement that informs students of your response time is important, as it assures students of when they may expect responses to their assignments, discussions, activities and messages.
What do you think is a realistic timeframe for instructor responses on assignments, discussions, activities and messages? Why do you feel these time frames are realistic? Be sure to include specific examples.
Quality Matters standard 5.3 states that "The instructor’s plan for classroom response time and feedback on assignments is clearly stated." Providing a statement that informs students of your response time is important, as it assures students of when they may expect responses to their assignments, discussions, activities and messages.
What do you think is a realistic timeframe for instructor responses on assignments, discussions, activities and messages? Why do you feel these time frames are realistic? Be sure to include specific examples.
Next Steps
When you have finished the case study and discussion, double-check that you have finished your the requirements for Chapter 1 by viewing the Chapter 1 Checklist