seven principles of effective teaching online
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Using the Seven Principles of Effective Teaching Online
byGeoffrey Cain, M.S.Instructional DesignerTacoma Community College
What are the Seven Principles? Encourages Student Contact Encourages Cooperation Encourages Active Learning Gives Prompt Feedback Emphasizes Time On Task Communicates High Expectations Respects Diverse Talents and Ways of KnowingFrom “Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education” by
Chickering and Gamson
1. Encourages Student Contact
Face-to-Face:•Emphasize office hours•Encourage e-mail contact•Begin class with Q&A
Online:•Include a photo of yourself•Create an introduction forum
2. Encourages Cooperation
Face-to-Face:•Set up study groups•Connect students doing similar research•In-class group work•Peer reviews
Online:•Same as above!
3. Encourages Active Learning
Face-to-Face:•In-class group work•Round robin discussions•Q&A sessions in lecture
Online:•Same as above!
4. Gives Prompt Feedback
Face-to-Face:•Keep office hours•Get tests and assignments back quickly•Encourage in-class discussion•Review tests in class after grading
Online:•MS Word imbed comments
5. Emphasizes Time On Task
Face-to-Face:•Estimate time for each assignment•Grade outcomes, not attendance•Time expectations for a college class are communicated•Incorporate time management tips into lessons
Online:•Time commitment expectations communicated clearly in syllabus
6. Communicates High Expectations
Face-to-Face: Give detailed rubric Detailed syllabus Verbal reinforcement of
expectations Incorporate time management
tips into lessons
Online: Adaptive release of syllabus Include online behavior
expectations
7. Respects Diverse Talents and Ways of Knowing
Face-to-Face:•Offer lessons that require visual skills, gaming or multimedia•Offer choices for assessments•Offer chances for students to take leadership roles in groups
Online:•Multimedia lessons•Articulate•Podcasting
In Conclusion…
A good follow up to the original article is Chickering and Ehrmann’s Implementing the Seven Principles: Technology as Lever
Good teaching is no accident whether face-to-face or online.
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