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Julie, The syllabus (course contract) is so important. It is imperative that the syllabus as expectations for both you and the student. Has your syllabus gotten longer over the years? Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Julie, Great post. You are right. I think it is important to think about training and support. Is the support available to all. We had software once that only one person could Call for help. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Successful Online Learning Techniques

Matthew, That is a great strategy. I also provide them a calendar for the first portion of the course then wean students off to add their own information. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Improving Communication Skills

Matthew, You make a great point. Repetition and consistency is so important. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Student Self-Analysis

Amy, Yes, it give us as instructors to provide them resources to help them. I have used Youtube clips and recorded sessions to help student improve with their weaknesses. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Melissa, True, and it can be an important tool to measure growth in the student as well as their commitment to life long learning. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Melissa, I like your attitude. It is harder because we really don't wee it working as well. We have started implementing service learning assignments and experiential learning assignments into our online courses. We want students mirroring experiences of f2f courses. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Joseph, Do you have the students pick what goes into the portfolio? This can be an important employment package for students. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Joseph, That is true. You want students to make the connections with new learning and real world. This is part of the constructivist theory. You want students to build on the new learning/skills. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Kimberly, This is great thinking. You may want to have your students to choose their best work to put in the portfolio as well as have them pick the strong discussion that proves their learning. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson