tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455468843833525066.post3728284081147743340..comments2023-08-17T10:18:24.628-04:00Comments on Multilitteratus Incognitus: Open Assessment and Blended LearningApostolos K. ("AK")http://www.blogger.com/profile/02198465120131968928noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455468843833525066.post-37835627039566595032012-10-26T11:34:09.363-04:002012-10-26T11:34:09.363-04:00I haven't personally tried it as an instructor...I haven't personally tried it as an instructor, but when I was a student our instructors every now and again did have synchronous sessions (WIMBA or Blackboard collaborate) as well as chat rooms to discuss materials. It worked OK, for what it was (and this ways only 3 years ago!)<br /><br /><br />Today, I would have students use a Google Hangout and share, co-edit, and co-annotate on Google Docs. Love, or Hate, Google, they have made some pretty good innovations that are free!Apostolos K. ("AK")https://www.blogger.com/profile/02198465120131968928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455468843833525066.post-33236381341257693552012-10-25T18:39:31.834-04:002012-10-25T18:39:31.834-04:00I actually have two synchronous sessions scheduled...I actually have two synchronous sessions scheduled without instructor participation for them to discuss their papers. Have you done this before? I thought I would try it--moving from the small base groups to the larger group--to encourage some independence and to allay anxiety.Apostolos K. ("AK")https://www.blogger.com/profile/02198465120131968928noreply@blogger.com