Enthusiasm Engagement and Motivation http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online2010/discussions/enthusiasm_enga.html#discussion In another thread ... http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online2010/discussions/enthusiasm_enga.html#post12577
"I've used online components in my in-person classes, but so far have not taught a class entirely online.

I'm interested in hearing from those of you who do: how do you inspire enthusiasm for your subject matter while teaching an online course? How do you establish good connections with students who you never meet face-to-face?"]]> Karin Kirk 1277317080 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online2010/discussions/enthusiasm_enga.html#post12577 I start off the ... http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online2010/discussions/enthusiasm_enga.html#post12589 Kelly Dilliard 1277319180 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online2010/discussions/enthusiasm_enga.html#post12589 This is ... http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online2010/discussions/enthusiasm_enga.html#post12593 Perry Samson 1277320980 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online2010/discussions/enthusiasm_enga.html#post12593 I find myself using ... http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online2010/discussions/enthusiasm_enga.html#post12612
Such as:
Let me know if you've got questions.

vs.

I'm happy to help with your questions. It's best if you can touch base well before the deadline so we can sort through any questions before the weekend. (Our assignments are due on Sundays and I'm not chained to email on weekends!)

I like Kelly's approach too; I do something very similar and I use the information they share in the icebreaker discussion to open a dialog. Often we have side conversations about gardening, travel or other "off-topic" common interests.]]> Karin Kirk 1277387160 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online2010/discussions/enthusiasm_enga.html#post12612 I agree ... http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online2010/discussions/enthusiasm_enga.html#post12618
I was amazed at how quickly I bought into the community online with the ice breaker. I'm going to have to create one of those things for my upcoming online class.]]> Ann Holmes 1277391300 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online2010/discussions/enthusiasm_enga.html#post12618 I had been planning ... http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online2010/discussions/enthusiasm_enga.html#post12619 Ann Holmes 1277391360 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online2010/discussions/enthusiasm_enga.html#post12619 Ann - agreed a ppt ... http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online2010/discussions/enthusiasm_enga.html#post12624 Karin Kirk 1277401560 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online2010/discussions/enthusiasm_enga.html#post12624 I use an icebreaker ... http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online2010/discussions/enthusiasm_enga.html#post12861
I use online video clips to engage students.

Have students be involved in the research experience, rather than listening only to the results.]]> Donald Reed 1277835060 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online2010/discussions/enthusiasm_enga.html#post12861