Presented by:
Gina J. Mariano, Troy University
Fred Figliano, Troy University
Key Statement:
U.S. Department of Education now requires online courses which use federal financial aid to include regular and substantive interaction (RSI) between students and instructors.
Abstract:
There has been concern among online instructors about how to achieve regular and substantive interaction (RSI) compliance when teaching multiple online courses and in high enrollment courses. The U.S. Department of Education now requires courses which use federal financial aid to use RSI in online courses. RSI is meant to encourage interaction between students and faculty and improve feedback to students. This poster will demonstrate grading strategies that can be implemented when using discussions, exams, paper, and videos assignments in online courses. These strategies can be differentiated to meet the diverse learning abilities of students in various disciplines.
Keywords:
Grading; Online Instruction; Formative Feedback
Learning Outcomes:
1. Participants will gain deeper understanding of the connection between RSI and formative assessments.
2. Participants will gain knowledge on how to give group feedback in both small and large online courses.
3. Participants will gain knowledge on how to give group feedback in both small and large online courses.
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