T13 DDL: Creating participatory online learning environments: A social learning approach revisited

• In Event: Roundtables - Thursday
  In Roundtable Session: Roundtables I - DDL

Short Description

Online learning has never been more popular than it is today. Due to the rapid growth of online instruction, many questions about the quality of online courses have been raised. Literature suggests that social presence, frequent participation and prescribed interaction are the vital components for a successful online learning experience for students. Thus, during this presentation, we will present new and established best practices to stimulate meaningful social interactions in online learning environments.

Authors

• Heather Lutz, Boise State University

• Quincy Conley, Boise State University