NDLI: Guidelines for moderating online educational computer conferences

Content Provider	Springer Nature Link
Author	Wigrad, David
Copyright Year	2002
Abstract	Moderating computer conferences is both is challenging and stimulating. Knowledge of the dynamics of preparing an asynchronous conference and how the functions of moderators differ at different stages of a conference will help to make the process run smoothly and enjoyably.A few concepts to keep in mind are: • Technical problems are inevitable • A conference size of 10 - 15 students is optimal • Welcome messages are critical and should be carefully crafted • Use appropriate conferencing spaces for different discourses • Be responsive and clear • Be on the lookout for small problems and solve them promptly before they grow into larger problems. Incorporating these techniques into your course will help create a stimulating environment for the moderator, teacher and the students engaged in computer conferencing,
Starting Page	53
Ending Page	57
Page Count	5
File Format	PDF
ISSN	87563894
Journal	TechTrends
Volume Number	46
Issue Number	5
e-ISSN	15597075
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2002-01-01
Publisher Place	Boston
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Educational Technology Learning & Instruction
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Education Computer Science Applications

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1	Ministry of Education (GoI), Department of Higher Education	Sanctioning Authority	https://www.education.gov.in/ict-initiatives
2	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Host Institute of the Project: The host institute of the project is responsible for providing infrastructure support and hosting the project	https://www.iitkgp.ac.in
3	National Digital Library of India Office, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	The administrative and infrastructural headquarters of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in
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Guidelines for moderating online educational computer conferences