Readings & Resources

Readings

Entin, E.B., Sidman, J., & Neal, L. (2009).  Computer-supported collaborative learning: Best practices and principles for instructors. Development of online distributed training: Practical considerations and lessons learned. eLearn Magazine.

Fahy, P.J., (2008). Chapter six: Media characteristics and online learning technology. In T. Anderson & F. Elloum (Eds.), Theory and practice of online learning.  Athabasca University.     

Finkelstein, J. (2006). Learning in real time:  Synchronous teaching and learning online. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (Chapter 5, pp. 93 -98 and Chapter 6).

Hyder, K., Kwinn, A., Miazga, R., & Murray, M. (2007). The eLearning guild’s handbook on synchronous e-learning. Santa Rosa, CA: The e-Learning Guild. (Chapters 3, 4, and 5).

Video resources

Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching Effectiveness, U. of Saskatchewan. (2012, November 28). Guest lecturers in online courses. (watch to 3min mark)‬‬‬‬. ‬‬‬‬

Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching Effectiveness, U. of Saskatchewan. (2012, November 28). ‪Using collaborate or other synchronous tools‬.