550- Week 2 Reflection

• Identify at least two synchronous and two asynchronous online learning tools that would be appropriate for your targeted online learners.

• Asking questions to encourage higher level thinking and acknowledging contributions to provide timely feedback are important synchronous online learning tools. Providing materials ahead of time and giving clear and concise directions gives students all they need to get and stay organized.
  

• List four different types of activities that you might use with your targeted online learners and identify an appropriate online tool to use in implementing that activity.

1. blogging: blogger.com
   
2. video conferencing: tokbox or Skype
   
3. wiki: pbworks.com
   
4. virtual classroom: Elluminate
   

• Is my initial contact warm and inviting? Are there things I did particularly well or could do better in the future?

• My initial contact conveys a warm and inviting message by showing interest in the success of the intended audience. I spoke consideration of their time and their hesitance to try something new.
  
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• Is my initial contact clear and concise and yet user friendly? What are some strategies that help to format your contacts to make them as clear and concise as possible?
• The information presented showed a clear schedule of what the participants will be learning from the course. It may be more helpful if I provided a screen shot crash course tutorial on how to get around the wiki. It, also, includes contact information and course expectations.