PROJECT: students create a product that they share with other students.  In a Web Development class, for example, students create a web site.

PEER REVIEW: students offer feedback to other students.  Teachers could do this in discussion, via synchronous conferences (cccConfer.org) , or by using a web form.  Students could first be coached about the “feedback sandwich” technique.

JOURNAL:  students create a blog to share their thoughts and experiences as they work through the course.  For example, students post short movie reviews for a cinema class.

VIRTUAL GUEST SPEAKER:  students conference or participate in online discussion with guest expert(s)

COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE BASE:  students study a small bit of a course and share a definition, explanation, example, etc.  For example, each student could take a component of an essay, explain it, and give a good and bad example.  These would be posted online so others could use it and possibly even offer feedback.

LECTURE:  brief segments (<10 minutes) work best online.  Audio and compelling images are extremely helpful.  Camtasia (www.techsmith.com) creates narrated video of whatever is on the computer screen or adds audio to Powerpoint and produces it as a video.  Jing (www.jingproject.com) is a free tool that lets you capture what is on your screen (images or video) and post it online without knowing anything about web publishing.  Consider doing things you might not do in the classroom (interview an expert or former student, show a group of teachers discussing a topic).  You can also find wonderful resources online.