Summarize the 5 strategies that are used in this course: (discussion, self-directed learning, small group work, project, and collaborative learning) 

Communication Assignment Expectations:

• Length:
  • 600 – 750 words
• Structure:
  • Title and reference page required
  • address each question in a numbered list
• References:
  • no references required other than the citation for the article
• Format:
  • save your assignment as a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), Open Office (.odt) or rich text format (.rtf) file type
• Submission:
  • submit your assignment to the Drop Box

Assignment:

Application Analysis: Online Communication

This week you will analyze an article published by the University of Illinois that illustrates how to create an online course that promotes communication and collaboration. Parts may look familiar to what you have experienced so far. Click the following article link: LINK

The article discusses ten instructional strategies from traditional classrooms that can be used in online learning.

1) Summarize the 5 strategies that are used in this course: (discussion, self-directed learning, small group work, project, and collaborative learning)

2) Describe how they are used in the course.

3) How is communication different in this online learning environment than a traditional classroom? How do you adjust to this communication channel?

REFERENCE

Illinois Online Network. (2010). Instructional Strategies for Online Courses. Retrieved from http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/resources

PART I: Video Response: Practicing Listening Skills

This week you willpractice good listening skills and reflect on the value of active listening.

Select and listen to one of the speeches on the American Rhetoric website (www.americanrhetoric.com/top100speechesall.html). As you listen to the speech, notice the speaker’s main point and the nonverbal cues that provide insight into the message.

Reflecting on this speech, create a video response that addresses the following questions:

• What speech did you watch?
• What was the main point of the speech?
• What nonverbal cues did the speaker use to convey his/her message?
• What listening challenges did you experience while listening to the speech?
• What kinds of activities distracted you and/or affected your ability to listen?
• Are there any tasks you feel you can do without affecting your listening?

PART II:

Write a 500-word essay that reviews your own listening style.  What listening style do you believe you have?  Provide examples to support your claim.