The article and the video explained clearly the collaboration has worked in the past without technology and has become more expedite with technology. Collaboration with technology has its benefits.
These are valid points to consider in the design of a good online course. Interestingly, the course I'm taking right now on PLNs models these elements!
Thank you for this great article. What a wonderful time to share this with your PLN class. I am always intrigued that when I am thinking about a topic I find resources all around me. Thanks for sharing these excellent ideas.
This article in one of my favorite online sources looks new and interesting. Although it starts with the tried and true applications it also has some great new ideas.
Did you know that both Canvas and Blackboard have free access to creating several online classes. I am teaching in one of those free options. I teach a different class in the free Blackboard. I like these tools better than any other I have tried but I respect that others have different ideas.
2. Ensure that both students and teachers have internet access at home. If not, try to work with parents and budgets to provide special tools or dispensations for disadvantaged kids. If nothing can be done, abandon the e-learning program.
Please also check to see which internet access comes from smart phones. You will be amazed at how many families have access to at least one smart phone that can do what a computer can do. Don't assume this is not so, ask.