News Groups

What?

• One-to-Many Communication, similar to class
• In conjunction with Email

Why?

• Technophobia and expectations
• Cooperative learning
• Class discussion
  • not limited by time in course
  • less intimidating, more openness
  • no immediate response needed
• Forum for questions and answers
• Post class information

How?

• First day explanation
• 10% of course, plus extra credit
• Expert and learn from students
• Materials
• Quizzes

Exercises

• Activity is very important
• Icebreaker--Biography
• Topics of discussion, summarize
• Paper and response
• Extra Credit Assignments
• Surveys