Tina Stavredes

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Faculty Expectations

I agree Kristin. What are some of the expectations you would include for faculty and students? Tina

Tina Stavredes

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The Responsibilities of Teaching Online

Yes, I agree Angela. Online requires a lot more monitoring of the environment. Tina

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Managing Learner Behaviors

Hi Angela, I agree. They really want to be heard, so allowing them the opportunity and then making them responsible for the solution can be very effective. Tina

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The Optimal Online Student-Instructor Ratio

Hi Joan, I think the structure of the course has an impact on the number of learners you can have. For instance, by organizing learners into groups or cohorts and using learner group leads to monitor and facilitate discussions, you can manage a larger group of learners. Tina

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Managing Learner Behaviors

Hi Jeff, I like the idea of asking them to come up with 2-5 discussion questions that are relevant. I might add that are relevant and can demonstrate the stated outcomes for the activity! Tina

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The Responsibilities of Teaching Online

Hi Martha, that is the same situation in our institution. Although there is additional support, the instructor bears the greatest responsibility. Tina

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Faculty Expectations

Hi Angela, we have a 24 hour turn around time. It is difficult for learners to carve out time to engage in course activities, so we try to respond as quickly as possible, so they can get their questions answered. Tina

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Engaging Learners in Discussion

Hi Angela, our faculty utilize the Paul Elder critical thinking model to engage in the discussions, which focuses on the "Elements of Thought" and helping learners think critically as they engage in discussion topics. Tina

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Assisting the Online Student

Hi Rebecca, it makes perfect sense. Many times after we have stopped proactive communications, learners will contact the faculty wanting to re-engage and our faculty will try to work with the learner to help them get caught up. Tina

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Managing Learner Behaviors - 2

Hi Rebecca, I agree. When learners post their fears often I see other learners replying back that they have the same fears and they try to comfort the learner, which helps to alleviate some of their anxiety. Tina