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    By: Keith RestineAs a part of collection:"Establishing Tone in the Distance Course"

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About this Course - Establishing Tone

Module by: Keith Restine

Summary: This module presents an overview of the modules in the course: Establishing Tone in the Distance Course

This course is one in a series of distance education faculty development mini-courses. This course, Establishing Tone in the Distance Course, covers many tips to help you successfully use various techniques to shape the climate of your distance course.

  • Overview: General discussion on the modules and the content.
  • Module 1: Establishing Tone in the Distance Course using Text
  • Module 2: Introductions to Help Establish Tone
  • Module 3: Establishing Tone Using Email
  • Module 4: Establish Tone by Planning Frequent and Diverse Communications
  • Module 5: Use Regular and Recurring Reminders to Establish Tone
  • Module 6: Using Feedback to Establish Tone
  • Module 7: Using Video and Audio to Establish Tone
  • Conclusion: Supporting resources

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