Post-Conference Review
Roundtable Discussion: Best Practices in Online Learning

The effervescent Joseph Sawyer of the National Judicial College could hardly talk fast enough to share all the ideas and respond to all the questions of the group in his roundtable about online learning. In addition to a most helpful five page handout with information on the simple steps to set up an online session, Joseph shared many things he and the faculty with whom he works have learned through experience. Various software options were reviewed and some simple tips were given on how to get judges to register and participate, e.g., notice 1 month before, 1 week before, 1 day before, and 1 hour before the start of the conference call.. “Ice breakers” for use by the host, the “producer” – and every online course needs a producer as well as a presenter, the “faculty” – were discussed and many different approaches were shared by all members of the group.

Joseph offered to share his outline and other materials (ask for “Bloom’s List”) by emailing him at . The outline is well worth your time spent in writing to Joseph!

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