SEPTEMBER 29, 2005
  "PEDAGOGY 201 FOR DISTANCE LEARNING: ENHANCING INTERACTIVITY"
   2:30 - 4:00 ET, 1:30 - 3:00 CT
Pedagogy for distance learning continues this fall as previous panelists return to host these popular faculty development seminars. Join moderator Peter Shea, Ph.D., co-author of the books “The Successful Distance Learning Student”, “Learning Together Online”, and “Learner Centered Theory and Practice in Distance Education," September 29 as he delves deeper into the pedagogical influences behind enhancing interaction in online courses. Peter is joined by colleagues and fellow panelists, Rena Palloff, Ph.D., Keith Pratt, Ph.D. co-authors of “Building Learning Communities in Cyberspace: Effective Strategies for the Online Classroom”, “The Virtual Student" and “Collaborating Online: Learning Together in Community”, and Nada Dabbagh, Ph.D., co-author of “Online Learning: Concepts, Strategies, and Application.”
 

The panel will discuss how pedagogical values and best practices are key to improved interaction and thriving engagement in e-learning environments. You will hear perspectives and practical considerations for building a stronger online community and learn strategies to guide students and shape their ideas and discussion into a more positive online climate--one that reflects respect and openness while encouraging participation, collaboration and communication. The goals of the seminar are to provide a better sense of good pedagogy, to help you recognize online cues and enhance interaction while creating a more positive learning environment for both the student and you, the faculty.

PANEL:

Nada Dabbagh
, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Instructional Design and Technology, George Mason University
Rena Palloff, Ph.D., Managing Partner and Faculty, Crossroads Consulting Group and Fielding Graduate University
Keith Pratt, Ph.D., Associate Dean and Managing Partner, Distance Learning and Instructional Technology, Northwest Arkansas Community College and Crossroads Consulting Group
Peter Shea, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Educational Theory and Practice, College of Computing and Information, University at Albany, SUNY; Associate Editor, Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks (Moderator)