Tools of the trade: breaking the ice with virtual tools in online learning
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Paper/Presentation Title | Tools of the trade: breaking the ice with virtual tools in online learning |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | McGrath, Naomi (Author), Gregory, Sue (Author), Farley, Helen (Author) and Roberts, Pauline (Author) |
Editors | Hegarty, Bronwyn, McDonald, Jenny and Loke, Swee-Kin |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE 2014) |
Number of Pages | 5 |
Year | 2014 |
Place of Publication | Sydney, Australia |
ISBN | 9780473307509 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://ascilite2014.otago.ac.nz |
Conference/Event | 31st Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE 2014) |
Event Details | Rank C C C C C C C |
Event Details | 31st Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE 2014) Parent Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) Delivery In person Event Date 23 to end of 26 Nov 2014 Event Location Dunedin, New Zealand |
Abstract | The reality is that online learning can be a daunting and lonely experience. This is why icebreakers can be a rewarding practice for both students and educators. The use of icebreakers allows students studying online to introduce themselves and become familiar with other members of the group and/or community. Not only are these icebreakers used as a starter within the first weeks of study, but they are also used to help motivate students throughout the course. |
Keywords | virtual tools; online learning; icebreakers; student engagement; student participation; community practice |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390405. Educational technology and computing |
520102. Educational psychology | |
390303. Higher education | |
Byline Affiliations | University of New England |
Australian Digital Futures Institute | |
Murdoch University | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q2y8y/tools-of-the-trade-breaking-the-ice-with-virtual-tools-in-online-learning
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