Unit 3 Summary and Additional Resources

In this unit you learned how to:

• Manage asynchronous communication within a class with Discussion
• Use the Calendar tool to support effective time management

To demonstrate your learning you completed the following activities and assessments:

1. Read the following Content Pages:
   "Discussion Options"
   "Conversations (Inbox)"
   "Synchronous Communication"
   "User Management"
2. Perform the "Crete a Calendar Item" hands-on activity
3. Perform the "Crete a Discussion" hands-on activity
4. Complete the "Unit 3" quiz
5. Participate in the "Communication Tools" discussion

Additional Resources:

These are links to additional resources in the topics covered in this unit. They include information on the effective use of this technology created by our colleagues at other colleges and universities.

• Ten Tips for Generating Engaged Online Discussions Links to an external site.
• Selecting the Appropriate Communication Tools for Your Course Links to an external site.
• Motivate and Engage Online Learners All Semester Long Links to an external site.
• Promoting Participation and Interaction Links to an external site.
• Specific Ideas for Promoting Participation Links to an external site.
• Classroom Management Tips Links to an external site.

Please let your facilitator know if you discover any broken links.