Robert Gibson, Ed.D.eLearning InstituteOctober 9, 2008Emporia State University

Effective OnlineCommunication Strategies

Alternative Forms of Communication

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Course Discussion (Asynchronous)

Teach Back (Synchronous)

Blogs/Wikis (Asynchronous)

Peer Assessment (Asynchronous)

Didactic Presentation (Synchronous)

Role Playing/Simulation/Games

Oral Quizzes (Synchronous)

Group ProjectsGuest Speakers

Blackboard ToolDiscussion BoardVirtual

Classroom/Chat/ProntoNo native toolDiscussion BoardWimba

Classroom/PodcastVirtual

Classroom/Chat/ProntoVirtual

Classroom/Chat/ProntoDiscussion

Board/Messaging ToolWimba/Chat/Virtual

Class

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Blackboard Discussion Board

Includes:• Forums• Threads• Thread rating• Post tagging• Grading• Analytics

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Wimba ClassroomIncludes:• Video/Audio• Chat• Whiteboard• Application sharing• Polling• Archiving

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Wimba Pronto

Includes:• Chat• Application sharing• Video/audio• Web site sharing

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Blackboard Virtual Classroom

Includes:

• Shared whiteboard• Application sharing• Chat• Web site sharing• Blackboard doc sharing• Question queuing• Breakout rooms• Archiving

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Blackboard Chat

Includes:• Chat

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Blackboard Messaging

Includes:• Messaging• Folders• Inbox and Sent box• Bypasses Email•Tracks unread messages

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Blackboard Pod and Vodcasting

Includes:• Podcast upload• Vodcast upload• Subscription• Download

Contact and Conclusion

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Dr. Robert GibsonTechnology and Computing ServicesEmporia State Universityrgibson1@emporia.eduhttp://rob-gibson.net

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