Tena Crews

Nancy,

Good point. Can you give us an example of how you do it? Thanks so much.

Nancy Reyes

Just to mention that the socratic questions can be performed in asynchronous format using Discussions Boards or in a synchronous format, through a Webinar using Collaborate - Blackboard.

Tena Crews

Dr. Wendie,

I see your point. The framework, as I gather from your post, is bigger than the syllabus. The syllabus is a component of the framework. Thanks for bringing up that point.

Wendie Albert

In going through our module, I can see where a syllabus may be similar to the framework.

But, they are different. I believe that without a framework for the course, what assessments will be present and where, and course material, that the syllabus is not useful.

The course perimeters should be established first and then the syllabus can be developed establishing specifics about the course and expectations.

One of the ways that the online framework can incorporate Socratic instructional strategies is to encourage students to continue the discussion. Instructors can do this by asking online students to elaborate on a specific point in a post. Instructors can also do this by bringing in a journal article and asking questions regarding this article.

Fellow classmates can be a part of this process by asking questions during peer posts. The conversation has a great ability to continue.

Tena Crews

david,

Good question. A framework may go "right along" with the syllabus, but many times the framework is the "bigger picture." The should definitely complement each other. As the framework provides the big picture, the syllabus gives the specific details of the student-centered learning activities, etc. Thanks!