Discourse Leadership
Choose one week and topic on the schedule to coordinate the module. It will be your responsibility to clearly re/present the topic and reading(s), and to coordinate the discussions. Please use the approach indicated below. Format: Group Project— groups of 3-4. For the discussion that you lead, please prepare to:
- Outline the readings (primary and secondary sources) and post this outline to the group.
- Provide a brief overview of the readings based on the outline.
- Define key terms or methodological and theoretical concepts that are challenging.
- Design handouts, discussion questions and presentation media for clarifying the readings.
- Design activities for the group with attention to inclusive participation. Possible activities include:
- Discussion focus questions and moderation of discussion forums
- Chat / Live Forums or Live Classroom
- Wiki / Interactive
- WebVoice & Podcast, etc.
6. Moderate and bring closure to the topic for the week.
November 20 – 26 was our week to present The Ecology of Educational Technology. We decided to use a google doc to plan , brainstorm, and post ideas, article summarys and discussion/activity suggestions for other members to read and comment on. The process of planning the module was a long one that involved many Saturday meetings and much discussion and communication in the vista shell. Here is the final product An Ecological Perspective .
It’s great to see how much effort goes into planning and coordinating a module like “The Ecology of Educational Technology.” The use of a Google Doc for brainstorming and planning makes collaboration easy and accessible for everyone in the group. It’s clear that the process involved thorough preparation, from outlining readings to designing inclusive activities, and this kind of teamwork can make the learning experience much more engaging. For those interested in discourse leadership or collaborative group projects, this structure offers a great blueprint. You might also read
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