Herbert Brown III

Location: appalachian state university - boone, nc - usa

About me

Herb Brown is a professor and program director in the business and information technology education program at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. He directs the Graduate program in New Media/Global Education and Online Teaching and Learning at Appstate. He has taught information technology, instructional technology, and business education courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels for 20 years and served 10 years in the role of Director of Technology for several universities. He has held teaching and administrative positions at James Madison University, The University of Virginia's College at Wise, the University of South Carolina and Appalachian State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Vocational Education with a cognate in Computer Information Systems from Virginia Tech. His articles have appeared in Information Technology, Learning, and Performance Journal, EDUCAUSE Quarterly, and the NABTE Journal.

Interests

online teaching and learning, career and technical education, business & information technology education

Skills

online teaching and learning, teaching methodology, information technology education, web development/design

Website

http://edtech.appstate.edu

Activity

Herbert Brown III

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Will Online Learning Replace the Traditional Classroom?

Michael, Football is certainly important to some students. To build on that a little, many students want the social aspect of the traditional college and classroom. We can build social elements effective in to online environments, but for these students it is just not the same. Is it the same to sit in an online chat room or video chat with your fraternity brothers or sorority sisters - of course not. Many college decisions are based on more factors than just the degree or area of study. Herbert Brown III

Herbert Brown III

Discussion Comment

Will Online Learning Replace the Traditional Classroom?

Michael, Are there any other characteristics that make students effective in online courses? What about instructors, do some work better in online environments than others, what characteristics might make them effective? Herbert Brown III

Herbert Brown III

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Will Online Learning Replace the Traditional Classroom?

Lyn , I have also found that not all students want online classes. Many students come to my university just for the personal attention in classes and the traditional classroom interaction. Since I teach both online and onground I find I have to be carefully including too much online content for the traditional classes, as the students still want the classroom experience. Herbert Brown III

Herbert Brown III

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Engaging Learners in Discussion

Stephanie, These are a good start. So what do you do to get those students that are not posting to post and be active in the class? Have you used any particular strategies to get the students to connect and reflect in deeper ways to their learning? Herbert Brown III

Herbert Brown III

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Managing Learner Behaviors

Bennett, So as I understand it, you would at least consider the argument and determine if there is any merit to the statement. I would agree that we need to listen. That is the sign of a reflective practitioner and we should be able to reflect on ourselves and the class. There might be some merit to it and maybe we need to change something. Herbert Brown III

Herbert Brown III

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Managing Learner Behaviors

William, Would you attempt to determine the particular issues the student has? Have you ever found that the feedback was very relevant and maybe there was a problem that needed to be addressed? Herbert Brown III

Herbert Brown III

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Managing Learner Behaviors

Nizar, So what might be the next step? Would you try to call the student or try some other form of communication to contact them? Herbert Brown III

Herbert Brown III

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The Responsibilities of Teaching Online

Stephanie, The how is different and the what may be the same, but are there any specifics that are different between online and onground courses and responsibilities? Is the level of communication the same? Are student expectations for communication and interaction the same? Herbert Brown III

Herbert Brown III

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The Responsibilities of Teaching Online

Joseph, Can you explain your comments a little more specifically, I am not sure I understand. Maybe an example? Herbert Brown III

Herbert Brown III

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Will Online Learning Replace the Traditional Classroom?

Guillermo, I agree; I would be very hesitant to have a doctor conduct brain surgery on me if they only did it in a virtual online tutorial. Some students just prefer the traditional classroom and interaction, and that is fine. Variety is good, but we will certainly continue to see increases in online programs and enrollments. Herbert Brown III

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