Lesson 6

Last Updated: 08/21/2023

Development of Online Learning

Goals

• Discuss development of online learning and Community of Inquiry (CoI)

• Examine the issues of online learning.

Instructor's Note

Community of Inquiry (CoI) is one of the most effective model for online learning.  CoI would assist us to develop effective online instructions.  Be sure to obtain a good understanding of CoI model and learn how to apply it to online instructional designs and development, particularly for you group final project.

You and your group can apply CoI model to guide and to design your group online PD.

The quality of online learning has been questioned by educators and others.  Some think online education is a second best education.  Do you agree?  Is online education more effective than Face-to-Face instruction?  Under certain circumstance, we can not access FTF education so we settle for online education.  Or online education should have its own quality standards?  If we take FTF education quality standards to evaluate online education, perhaps online education is always the second best education.  What do you think? 

Activity

Online Discussions (4 Points)

• Nurturing Effective Online Learning Communities: Inquiry, Quality, and Social Presence

• Introduction:

  • This discussion delves into three essential aspects of online education: Community of Inquiry (CoI), and Quality of Online Education, enriched by Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) and Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT). By interweaving these discussion areas, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of online education's multifaceted nature. We delve into the foundations of online learning communities, assess the quality of online education, and explore how the combination of SEL, CRT, enhances the engagement, interaction, and inclusivity of the learning experience. This integrative perspective equips us with insights to shape effective and enriching online learning environments.

• Read:

  • Community of Inquiry

    • • Read:

        • Anderson's Chapter 14

        • Caplan's Chapter 10. 

        • If you recall in Lesson 1, you filled out the Digital Interaction Survey. Part F CoI questions could help you to understand CoI. You can check your e-mail, since you should receive a copy of your survey responses. 

  • Quality of Online Education

    • • Quality of online learning

        • Parker's Chapter 13: The Quality Dilemma in Online Education.

      • QM

        • Visit QM website to understand the missions of QM

          • Create a free account to obtain QM rubrics, if you prefer.

          • Read/Study either one or more of QM Rubrics (Higher Education; K-12; Continue & Professional Education; HE Publisher; K-12 Publisher; Online Instructor Skill Sets) based on your own interests.

          • Quality Matters Rubrics (Right column)

          • Optional resources

            • QM (2020). QM Success Stories (QMSS) webinar: Leveraging course health analytics to prioritize course enhancements that drive student success. (The recording is no longer available. If you locate it, let the instructor know.) (Length: 01:04:16). 

            • Shorter version video on YouTube (Length: 23:30)

            • Presentation slides.

  • Online Social Presence, Social & Emotional Learning (SEL), & Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT)

    • Read:

      • If necessary, refresh KEY 1 readings.

      • If needed, conduct more online search on "online social presence."

      • Collaborative for Academic, Social, & Emotional Learning (CASEL) (2020). SEL Resources During COVID-19.

        • Explore the resources provided on this site.

        • The Education Alliance (2020). Principles for culturally responsive teaching. Brown University.

      • Optional:

        • Yen, C. J., Tu, C. H., Tankari, M., Ozkeskin, E. E., Harati, H., & Miller, A. (2022). A predictive study of students’ social presence and their interconnectivities in the social network interaction of online discussion board. Journal of Applied Learning & Teaching (JALT). 5(1). DOI: https://doi.org/10.37074/jalt.2022.5.1.13 

        • Note:

          • You can just read the sections of Abstract, Theoretical Framework, Discussions, and Scholarly Significance.

          • These research results came up last year from the ETC program.

• Discussion Questions:

  • Part I: Community of Inquiry (CoI)

    • 1. Design an effective CoI instruction and describe how online instructors and instructional designers can effectively integrate and facilitate CoI’s three presences to cultivate a robust learning community. 

  • Part II: Ensuring Quality in Online Education

    • 1. Discuss how QM rubrics can improve your CoI design.

  • Part III: Fostering CoI Through SEL and CRT

    • 1. Discuss how you may integrate SEL and CRL to foster your CoI design. Share insights on how these SEL and CRL principles can be integrated to create an inclusive and engaging online learning community.

Assignment

Work on your group final project.  It is very time consuming.  Be sure to start working on the project. The project require many technical tasks.  Frequently technical tasks require problem solving.  Make sure you have time to do so.