This document outlines learning activities for an online introduction to business course. It discusses using constructivist learning theory and social presence to create authentic collaborative activities. Some example activities include having groups determine responsibilities, sharing ethical experiences to build trust, reflecting on new knowledge gained, and developing products based on current events. The goal is to engage learners through online pedagogy that mirrors real-world experiences using tools like discussions, teams, and reflections.

1. Learning Activities for the 21st Centurye-ClassroomRobin Bunnell, September 17, 2011ELT 7008 – Activity 11

2. e-Classroom ActivitiesE-pedagogy based on the constructivist learning theory and a holistic approach to learningCourse: BA 101 – Introduction to Business at SouthwesternGroup Responsibilities – Now We Know!Ethics First!One New Thing I Now Know!Business in Practice – Look What We Produced!E-classroom in the 21st Century

3. 21st Century e-Pedagogy Constructivist learning theory Social presence and holistic learning Authentic learning activities Collaborative activities Reflective activities

4. BA 101:Introduction to Business Learner environment Learner demographics Course Description Course Purpose Course Objectives

5. Group ResponsibilitiesNow We Know!All learner collaborative activityDetermine the group responsibilities for future activitiesEach learner posts their top 10 responsibilitiesEach learner “votes” in a poll for their top 10Top 10 of the class are posted for use in future activities

6. Ethics First!Team member introductory collaborative activityEach learner posts their first experience with an ethical issueLearners share perspectives and respond to other learnersBuild a safe learning and sharing environmentDevelop trust among team members

7. One New Thing I Now Kow! Learners post one new thing they discovered Post to a collaborative reflection discussion forum Learners respond to at least two other learners Share perspectives View how others plan to use information learned for the future

8. Business in PracticeLook What We Produced! Team members develop a product based on current event topics identified by learners at the beginning of the course Authentic learning opportunity Share with entire class the product developed Team members market the product to the class

9. e-Classroom in the 21st Century e-Pedagogy – Learning and Technology Access to information Technology literacy Holistic learning Demands of learners and the workforce

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11. ResourcesAssessment - Links and Resources by North Carolina State University Planning & Analysis http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/UPA/assmt/resource.htm#genAuthentic Assessment Toolbox by Jon Mueller http://jfmueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/rubrics.htmRubric for College by Susan Lierbermanhttp://www.slideshare.net/TeachCollege/rubrics-for-college-the-easy-steps-wayRubrics by University of California Fullerton Mihaylo College of Business and Economics http://business.fullerton.edu/centers/CollegeAssessmentCenter/RubricDirectory/other_rubrics.htmTips on Rubrics, Discussion Boards, and Gradebooks by Mary Barthttp://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/educational-assessment/online-assessment-tips-on-rubrics-discussion-boards-and-gradebooks/Types of Rubrics Depaul University Teaching, Learning and Assessment http://condor.depaul.edu/tla/Assessment/TypesRubrics.htmlUsing Rubrics to Improve Online Teaching, Learning, and Retention by Cindy Rippehttp://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/using-rubrics-to-improve-online-teaching-learning-and-retention

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