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Module 5: The Roadblocks and Corrective Measures

In this module you will develop the ability to correct roadblocks that interfere with moderated online environments.

Checklist:

  • Post thoughts in the Cyberbuck's Cafe forum.
  • Readings: Chapter 8 and Epilogue
  • Go to the Discussion Board and click on Book Club 5. With the mentor facilitating, use this discussion forum to schedule 4 Virtual Classroom chats, to be moderated by each group member. The focus of these chats is to complete A Moderator's Guide, to include ideas to correct roadblocks that interfere with moderated discussions. Each Facilitor will post a summary of ideas from their chat session in Book Club 5. One group member posts a draft of the complete A Moderator's Guide. After discussion, a final draft of A Moderator's Guide is posted.
  • From the Communications link, one group member emails the final product to the mentor.
  • Each Facilitator emails to the mentor a reflection about moderating a synchronous chat.
  • Feedback on product will be given by mentor to each group member via email.
  • Respond to all emails from the mentor.