Synchronous Discussion
Online Instructor Training, Module 2

Continuum Agenda
Icebreaker Critical Incident Critical Incident
Process
Online Instructor Training, Module 2

IceBreaker
• Welcome!
• We Are..._______________
• Introduce Yourself and Fill in the Blank with
a one to three word description of yourself.

Critical Incident
Key Concept Focus
• "Students did not use blogs' inherent
collaborative communication features...they
simply posted answers to content-related
questions posed by their teacher in the
blog" (page 99)

Critical Incident
Critical Incident -
Guiding Question
• How can we help online teachers fully
realize the power of these technologies (e.g.
discussion forum, blogs, wikis) in virtual
instructional settings?

Critical Incident
Critical Incident - Scenario
• As a 7th grade math and Social Studies teacher, Kim Delaware is
considering how to best take advantage of the blogging system
provided by her district.
• As online learning facilitator for the District, the task of preparing
teachers falls on you. . .Based on your readings in the OIT course so
far, as well as "Teaching and Learning in Social Studies Online," how
will you approach preparing 100% online professional learning for
teachers like Kim who are inexperienced in using blogs in their content
area?

Develop Your Own
Critical Incident

Process
• Identify Key concept you want to focus on.
This could be an example in the text or a key
research piece.
• Develop a critical question you want answered
or discussed by your students.
• Formulate a scenario that engages students.

Follow-Up
• All links shared during this chat will appear in
the Sam Houston wiki
• Try your hand at creating your own critical
incidents!