To+Kill+a+Mockingbird+and+Wonder,+Part+Two

=Pairing Project, Part Two= Group Members: Margaret Timmer, Paige Schoenborn, Sam Ford, and Kaitlyn Nix =Young Adult Title= Basics: Title of Classic and Publishing Information (MLA Style) Links: Links to online sources for text Please link directly to text and specify format (e.g. PDF, Epub)

Points of Connection: In approximately 500 words, describe the connections between your classic and your young adult work. Be as specific as possible. =Research: Online Instruction= In this section, list at least three scholarly sources (MLA style) that will help you design a mini-unit on your paired texts. Your main research question is "What strategies and methods are effective for online instruction?"
 * Most journals that focus on educational technology are available online (e.g. [|T.H.E. Journal]). Link directly to your source if possible.
 * Annotate each source with a 100-word summary

1. Online instruction is rapidly growing. Marisol Clark-Ibanez and Linda Scott offer suggestions on how to teach online while promoting student engagement and learning. Clark-Ibanez and Scott believe “learning comes first and the technology follows” (34). They encourage and facilitate progressive learning “through interaction and active participation” (34). Highlighted in the article are the benefits to teaching online. These include, but are not limited to: “intense participation, increased opportunities for learning, flexibility for instructor and student, and increased access” (35) to online resources. When questioned in surveys, students agreed that one of the most beneficial components of online classes was the convenience of flexibility. Students participating in online courses still had access even when they worked multiple shifts, or were unable to leave their homes. Clark-Ibanez and Scott refer to this as the “anytime, anywhere concept” (35). According to the article, the most effective teaching strategy for online learning is communication. Creating multiple sources of communication is important. Students should have access to email, discussion board threads (dedicated to questions and/or concerns), and be able to communicate with classmates directly through their responses and comments on their classmates’ threads. This creates a community in the online “classroom” and studies reveal that “engaging in discussion prompts promotes active learning” (38). Likewise, instructors should communicate with students in a variety of ways such as emails, announcement posts, and constructive responses in discussion board threads. In conclusion, Clark-Ibanez and Scott emphasize the notion that “discussion should be at the heart of the class” (40). (SF) Learning to Teach Online Marisol Clark-Ibáñez and Linda Scott Teaching Sociology, Vol. 36, No. 1, Lessons Learned at the 2007 ASA Annual Meetings: Insights from the Teaching-Related Workshops (Jan., 2008), pp. 34-41

**Process** In this section, detail your plan for moving forward. Assign responsibilities to group members and establish a timeline for completing the next step of this project.