FAQ's for Engaging in ED540

Our Organizational Leadership and Adult Learning (OLAL) team has been working diligently to provide consistency for students within the program, focusing on the concept of “meaningful engagement” in our weekly Zoom meetings.

FAQs

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Do we have weekly meetings in this course?

YES! In this course, we will gather once a week to build our learning community by collaborating and ensuring you have the answers to all your course-related questions.

When and where will our meetings be held?

Meetings will be held on Zoom. You can find the information on the left-hand side of your Canvas screen, under the Zoom section.
All sessions will be recorded and posted to Canvas within 24 hours to ensure everyone has a chance to engage in the collaborative learning.
Typically, meetings will be held on Wednesday from 7:00-8:00 pm, unless otherwise specified in your Canvas Announcements.

What does "Meaningful Engagement" look like?

Meaningful engagement in our weekly Zoom calls within the Organizational Leadership in Adult Learning master's program extends beyond students simply “showing up” or answering questions. We expect:

Active Participation – Students aren’t just listening; they are also asking questions, sharing examples, and building on others’ ideas.
Application of Learning – Students link discussion topics to real-world contexts, their professional roles, or current projects.
Collaborative Interaction – Students engage in breakout discussions, peer feedback, or problem-solving tasks, not just with the instructor.
Reflection and Critical Thinking – Students explore multiple perspectives, challenge assumptions, and reflect on how concepts affect their practice.
Connection and Community – Students build relationships with peers, fostering a learning network beyond the Zoom room

What if I missed the weekly meeting?

Life happens, and you might not always be able to make the weekly call, but it is always best practice to contact your instructor prior to the weekly meeting if you are unable to attend.

If you missed the weekly meeting, you should:

Access the collaborative discussion board page for the week you missed to find out how to make up the missed meeting.
If a video recording of the missed meeting is available, watch it to understand the goals accomplished and the questions that were asked.
When writing your discussion board prompt, be thoughtful about the depth of your response.

How will I be assessed?

Throughout our OLAL program, we have adopted the following engagement rubric:

**ED540 Collaborative Community Discussion Board**
Active Participation Description	Meaningful Participation	Developing Participation	Inactive	No Participation
Participation can be achieved through Zoom, a Discussion Board post, or a combination.	Met the expectation of "meaningful participation' In Zoom or the discussion board. An outline can be found on the Canvas discussion board page.	Zoom or discussion board interaction was present but inconsistent or off-track.	Was present on either Zoom or the discussion board; however, with limited or no interaction.	Did not sign into the live call or did not complete the make-up discussion board.
Total Points	15.1 to 20 pts	10.1 to 15 pts	.1 to 10 pts	0 pts