Preconference Workshop, 30 September 1998
Moving Active Learning On Line
A Workshop on Electronic Communication Across the Curriculum (ECAC)

Foundations for Electronic Communication Across the Curriculum
Art Young

An introduction to the conceptual basis for the pedagogical activities explored throughout the workshop. The concept of "writing to learn" in any discipline will be introduced as an important strategy for encouraging active learning, and collaboration in the classroom will be emphasised.

Asynchronous Partnerships and Publishing on the WWW
Donna Reiss

Demonstrations of Writing Across the Curriculum pedagogy incorporated into computer-supported activities for on-site learning or for distance education. Participants will model an epistolary exchange that encourages reflection, interaction, and collaboration. This process simulates activities that teachers can use with their students to encourage active learning. The workshop process can be adapted to a variety of teaching situations, disciplines, and technologies.

Synchronous Discussions of Human and Technical Infrastructure
Dickie Selfe

Participants will consider some of the issues related to human and technical infrastructure as we choose to teach with new technologies. For example: can the institutional network take the stain? Do students have enough access to computers? Participants will use synchronous technologies, such as Web chat, to discuss these and other questions. The answers to these questions are highly contextual but can be used to establish strategies for establishing an ideal "culture of support" at institutions of higher education.

Concluding Remarks and Commentary

In a threaded Web forum, participants will reflect on the workshop issues. This forum will serve as both a resource page and an evaluation of the workshop.

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