ACHE 2018 Concurrent Sessions
Innovations in Online Discussions: Blogging, Video & Visuals
Session Description
Building community within an online course is essential to an effective student experience. Research demonstrates that the discussion component is one of the most effective means to facilitate the learning experience and to promote student-centered learning and build community. Discussions help students interact with one another and develop relational connections. This session will share innovative practices involving the use of blogging, video and visuals within the discussion board. These elements may also be used to supplement the discussion component within online or face-to-face courses.
Primary Presenter
Dr. Bonnie J. Covelli, University of St. Francis
Brief Bio
Dr. Bonnie J. Covelli serves as assistant professor and chair of the school of professional studies at the University of St. Francis (USF) in Joliet, Ill. She serves on the board for ACHE Great Lakes and the Illinois Council on Continuing Higher Education (ICCHE).
Covelli’s background includes thirteen years in continuing higher education (both credit and non-credit) and domestic and international corporate experience in the hospitality and manufacturing industries in training & development, operations, project management, and relationship management. Covelli holds an Ed.D. in Interdisciplinary Leadership/Higher Education; M.B.A. Business Administration; M.S. in training and development and B.A. in English, minor urban studies.