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Shannon, You are right. Isolation happens in the f2f courses as well. We almost ignore or just assume in f2f we will lose some students. We don't have that mindset in the online class. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Identifying Principles of Learning

Amy, They are great! Expectations are so important; for the student and the instructor. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Identifying Technical Skills

Jumana, You through in paraphrasing. Students don't always know this! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Identifying Technical Skills

Amy, That is true. They will need that skill later also. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Identifying Technical Skills

Milka, Here is what I do. I have a START HERE button. I have a video that walks students through the course. I repeat technology skills throughout the video as I show students where and how to use them. This can help identify gaps. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Improving Communication Skills

Jumana, Do you make them cite the site(that is a tongue twister)! This is a good technique. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Developing Non-Technical Skills

Amy, I agree with you. I actually kept the article that appeared this summer about a Senate candidate in Wyoming who withdrew from the race because he plagiarized his master paper at War College. That is a way to "wake up" students to realize this is serious. BTW, a college president was removed several years ago as he plagiarized a paper. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Student Self-Analysis

Shannon, I agree. In the culture of "everyone gets a trophy", I try to be honest (maybe blunt)with students. I find students shocked they may not be able to do it. I also don't give points for trying. That can be an eyeopener also Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Student Self-Analysis

Milka, Why would you make it easier? I actually try to be frank with students regarding self assessments. If I think they aren't prepared for the course or online I provide them with resources are discuss options. Weakness is no excuse for not doing work. The objectives of the course must be met by the student to receive a passing grade. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Terry, Sounds like you are redefining "observation". You really have great strategies regarding your assessments. The variety assessments services your students well and hopefully you. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson