This document discusses tools for engaging students in online groups. It describes how blogs, wikis, and VoiceThread can be used to foster collaboration and community. Examples are given of how these tools have been used successfully in nursing courses. Considerations for setting up collaborative projects and assessing student participation are also mentioned.

1. Practices for engaging students in online groupsWho Done It?

2. Compass Knowledge GroupInstructional DesignersElizabeth AdkinsMary Bruder

3. Since it is imperative that all involved in a group assignment participate equally, we’ve created some highly engaging activities using collaborative technologies. This session will show some of the tools to use, how to use them, and will provide the materials to set up your own engaging projects.Introduction

4. You want us to listen to what?Theoretical Framework

5. Demo

6. Blog

7. Wiki

8. Interactive Storytelling

9. Assessment First things first….Tell us about YOU!Get Out Your Cell Phones!

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11. Theoretical Framework: What’s the research say?Community

12. Participation

13. Collaborative Learning

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