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Confusing Words: 3,000 of the most commonly confused and misspelled words

Confusing Words: 3,000 of the most commonly confused and misspelled words | Teacher Learning Networks | Scoop.it

A great teaching tool with a massive list of words frequently confused in terms of meaning, spelling or understanding. Examples include: affect and efffect; their there, and they're, and capital and capitol....over 3,000 in the data base.


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Understanding the Instructor’s Role in Facilitating Online Discussions

Understanding the Instructor’s Role in Facilitating Online Discussions | Teacher Learning Networks | Scoop.it
As I reviewed course evaluations after my first year of online teaching, an unexpected theme emerged: several students mentioned they wished I had been a bigger part of their discussions, primarily so they would know if they were on the right track. I naively assumed my silence during group discussion would be taken as evidence by students that their discussions were right on target, but this was not the case at all. Students needed more reassurance, especially since I was asking them to take very big risks in terms of explaining their understanding of a content area that was often new and challenging for them..

 

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http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/asynchronous-learning-and-trends/understanding-the-instructors-role-in-facilitating-online-discussions/

 

 


Via Dennis T OConnor, Gust MEES
Gust MEES's comment, June 22, 2012 5:37 PM
Hi Dennis,

Thanks for this one ;)

Have a nice w/e
Gust