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Dr. Eileen , That is true! You don't want the technology to become the barrier to assessment. Students must be comfortable with the technology before the assessment is administered. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Technology Assessment Tools

Dr. Eileen , Nice post. I agree with you, students need to think of the feedback as. . . feedback not just a grade. You want the feedback to be constructive and focused on a behavior not a person. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Technology Assessment Tools

Aundrea, What a great post! You are right, we have to make sure we know what to consider before we assess. It snot just about the input, it is about the output and interpretation. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Gracie, You are right. They also don't have the confidence in their skills like they have in a f2f course. It is up to the instructor to help students get their "sea legs" within the online environment. We have to help them reach this goal. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

Aundrea, Very nice post. Communication and the repetition of the communication is often the key to success for students. The strategy helps students find information. And yes, you can make adjustments during the year. You can change teaching pattern. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Aundrea, Great post. You have a great strategy. When looking at technology I think you are so smart to look to the LMS first. Students are familiar with it and the consistency is there for students also. If the LMS can't perform the tasks you want,then look outward. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Purposes of Blogs

Eileen, I am not sure it has happened but I know there is a concern about making contact with outside people puts students at risk. You also can't control what is said as easily. Did you know most college athletes are not allowed to have any type of social media because of stupid things they say and stalking by others outside the univeristy. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Purposes of Blogs

Eileen, No, it is your call. It is just another tool. You may want to try it and then go to your students and ask the students their thoughts about using the tool. Nothing wrong with that. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Purposes of Blogs

Kara, You make a great point. You can set different expectations for blogs that are different from discussion. I would find examples of blogs that experts engage in and have your students follow them. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Microblogging Activities

Eileen, No, many instructors are connecting a microblog assignment to discuss a Youtube clip. Social bookmarking is another great tool to link to a discussion. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson