Tina Stavredes

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Hi Amy, we have been working on a set of scaffolding tools to support learners who have a difficult time understanding the content. We are using roadmaps, checklists, and graphical organizers, which are helping them organize the activities and understand concepts. Tina

Tina Stavredes

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Assisting the Online Student

Hi Frederick, I agree with you. Online learners are trying to managing a number of roles and responsibilities in their life and it's important to understand that and try to be as flexible as possible. Tina

Tina Stavredes

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Instructor Presence

Hi Earle, one of the biggest challenges our faculty face is being able to initially engage learners in the course and then keeping them motivated throughout the course. It requires a different skill set including understanding motivation theory as well as facilitative strategies. Tina

Tina Stavredes

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Engaging Learners in Discussion

Hi Earle, we have also found that the more faculty are engaged in the discussions, the more active learners are! Faculty really play a key role in developing a robust discussion! Tina

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Faculty Expectations

Hi Rebecca, we use a standard template at our institution too, which has evolved over time based on misunderstandings that have been reported by faculty. Tina

Tina Stavredes

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The Responsibilities of Teaching Online

Hi Martha, in your institution do you have additional support for the retention of your learners? Tina

Tina Stavredes

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Managing Learner Behaviors

Hi Martha, it's important to be able to demonstrate the relevance of the activities and also be willing to take the learners comments into consideration. We review learner comments on a regular basis and sometimes will make changes to our course activities based on them to make sure that the activities are motivating. Tina

Tina Stavredes

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Providing Feedback

Hi Rebecca, I really appreciated your application of the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. We use the same sandwiching technique, which is helpful in giving learners actionable feedback and keeping them motivated! Tina

Tina Stavredes

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Assisting the Online Student

Hi Michael, I agree. I have my faculty do three proactive communications to reach out to learners and after that, they can stop the communications and focus on the engaged learners. Tina

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Providing Feedback

Hi Michael, these are all excellent suggestions! Tina