Course

Spring 2024 - Webinar – Discussion Strategies for Engagement - 1HRA

Ended May 31, 2024

Full course description

ABOUT THE WEBINAR

Important:

Each MSVCC Academy Webinar will utilize a supplemental Canvas course that will be used by the participant to access overview, support, and content (including the Zoom link to join the webinar). Participants may elect to access the supplemental course prior to the date of the webinar in order to review related materials. To receive a certificate of completion and credit for attending the webinar, please know that you MUST complete all of the requirements of the course (including the quiz at the end).   

Description:

The Discussion Strategies for Engagement webinar will feature a deep dive into engagement and interaction techniques using the discussion board tool in Canvas as a starting point for creating a collaborative learning experience. 

Session Date: February 14, 2024, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

 

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of grading for content vs grading for collaboration
  • Plan a learning experience featuring collaborative notetaking and the jigsaw method 
  • Implement a “project-sharing assignment” to feature student work and collaboration

 

WEBINAR FACILITATOR

Dr. Wilhite

Christa Wilhite

Facilitator

This webinar is being taught by Dr. Christa Wilhite, the Instructional Design Specialist for the Division of eLearning and Instructional Technology at the Mississippi Community College Board. Christa is a graduate of the University of Alabama and holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. Professionally, Christa is focused on integrating technology into instructional practices to create learning experiences that are cohesive across modes of delivery. In her personal life, Christa enjoys applying learning and motivational constructs when working with dogs in a training environment.