Tina Stavredes

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Instructor Presence

Hi Cindy, how do you use your conference calls? To lecture, answer questions, demonstration? Tina

Tina Stavredes

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Managing Learner Behaviors - 2

Hi Joan, yes, I agree. I think an important component of your outreach will be motivating the learner to keep going and not give up! Tina

Tina Stavredes

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Assisting the Online Student

Hi Joan, it is really important to provide learners with the right kind of support to help them overcome issues. I think the problem is getting them to communicate with you to determine the specific issues in order to develop a plan for success. I also question whether it is appropriate to pick up the phone and call them. I go back and forth on this because it is much more confrontational. Tina

Tina Stavredes

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The Optimal Online Student-Instructor Ratio

Hi Esther, I agree that a more experienced instructor can manage more students; however, I think it also depends greatly on the course content and structure. Tina

Tina Stavredes

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The Optimal Online Student-Instructor Ratio

Hi Robert, in your writing courses are you finding a lot of learners with poor writing skills? We continue to have issues with writing and in the online environment it is even more pronounced because of the medium. Tina

Tina Stavredes

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The Responsibilities of Teaching Online

Hi Chet, we are using a mentor program too and it has been a great experience for faculty. Not only does it help new faculty in their teaching but it also builds community! Tina

Tina Stavredes

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Assisting the Online Student

Yes, Kristin, it takes a village to support our online learners:-) Tina

Tina Stavredes

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Engaging Learners in Discussion

Hi Chet, I've experienced the same thing. In my feedback I let them know that I review their posts and will ask additional questions to help them expand their post to receive the most points possible but many learners won't bother to go back in and elaborate to improve their grade! Tina

Tina Stavredes

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Assisting the Online Student

Hi Chet, we use a similar three stage proactive communication strategy; however, our third communication actually includes a cc to advising, so they can continue the outreach. Tina

Tina Stavredes

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The Responsibilities of Teaching Online

Hi Chet, yes it is. When I am hiring faculty, along with looking at the credentials, I am also looking for individuals who have skills and a disposition for mentoring and coaching. Tina