Enrichment for principle 6

Resources and tips to communicate high expectations

Pedagogy in Cyberspace: The Dynamics of Online Discourse by Xin, C.,&Feenberg, A.

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The article elaborates a model for understanding pedagogy in online educational forums.

Tips to Communicate High Expectations

• Clearly state goals, learning objectives, and expectations for your course.
• Provide real-world examples of how the content connects to the world outside the classroom.
• Use objectives for each module or class meeting.
• Begin each class with a question to frame the content to a real-world context.
• Clearly state and demonstrate your expectations for quality.
• Clearly state required participation on the discussion board.
• Post models.
• Model high standards in all correspondence.
• Reinforce issues of quality while encouraging and supporting students.
• Be enthusiastic about your content.