Asynchronous collaboration in the classroom
Published on Nov 19, 2020
Writing instructors don't have to sacrifice collaboration when switching to an online, asynchronous course. Students can experience remote learning as a way to prepare them for the remote workplace.
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
IN 2020, COLLEGE STUDENTS
ARE MOSTLY LEARNING ONLINE
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Out of 3000 colleges
Collaboration doesn't have to go out the window
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What steps might your students take?
- Brainstorm
- Make decisions
- Divide work
- Outline
- Set deadlines
- Compare notes, coordinate drafts
- Peer review, revise, finalize
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we can facilitate all of this and more online
- Brainstorm
- Make decisions
- Divide work
- Outline
- Set deadlines
- Compare notes, coordinate drafts
- Peer review, revise, finalize
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1st: Set up methods
- Goals
- Responsibilities, strengths, roles
- Platforms, purpose, contact info
- Expectations
- Agree on synchronous work time
- Contingencies
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Discussion, consensus, planning
- Zoom breakout rooms
- Discussion Forums
- Slack or Discord
- Choice
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Forum & Choice tools
in Moodle
3rd: Create a schedule
- Breakdown writing process
- Simple table
- Excel spreadsheet
- Workflow diagram
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4th: setup Synchronous Worktime
- When2Meet poll
- Google docs
- Google drive/Box
- Available for text
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5th: Include mid-process checks
- Submit outlines, sources
- Progress reports
- Peer review
- Feedback sessions
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And how much do you want them to take the lead?
How much do you want to setup for your students?
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it can be challenging
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better workplace accessibility
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smooth asynchronous communication
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focus on results-based tracking
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