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The Great War Centenary Tour: Summer 2014, Ronald G. Helms Ph.D.
The Great War Centenary Tour: Summer 2014, Ronald G. Helms Ph.D.
Teacher Education Faculty Publications
In addition to visiting Key WWI sites in Belgium and France, the 2014-2018 The Great War Centenary Tour included the Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the victory of William the Conqueror in the Battle of Hastings of 1066; a visit to one of France’s most iconic attractions: Mont Saint-Michel; Bruges, Belgium one of the best preserved medieval towns in all of Europe; as well as the beaches of the D-Day landings with visits at several German bunkers, the Pegasus Bridge, and the Arromanches landing site; and a visit the Omaha Beach site and museum before moving on to Pont du Hoc and …
Building A Community Of Inquiry And Analytical Skills In An Online History Course, Sheri Stover, Sean Pollock
Building A Community Of Inquiry And Analytical Skills In An Online History Course, Sheri Stover, Sean Pollock
History Faculty Publications
The purpose of this case study was to assess a history instructor’s attempt to redesign an introductory history survey course. Traditionally, it has been taught in a face-to-face environment within the university’s core curriculum program. It was redesigned as a synchronous online course that provided students with opportunities to work collaboratively to build a community of inquiry and to develop the analytical skills needed to understand course materials and compete in the 21st -century workforce. Students were required to attend daily 100-minute web conferencing sessions consisting of mini-lectures, polling questions and discussions in large and small groups (i.e., “breakout rooms”). …