Denise Haynes

About me

Hi, my name is Denise Haynes and I teach mainly online for the last five years. I taught in the classroom prior to teaching online. I try to engage students as much as I can because the online enviroment is different and can be one-sided. I love teaching and assisting students to reach their goals.

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Denise Haynes

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Organizing Groups

I don't feel that I have had good success with organizing groups. There always seem to be those students in the group that don't do their fair share of the assignments. Then the other student complain to me about the issue. I use to get involve and talk with the student that was having issues with their work. Now I tell the groups that they have to work out the issue amoung themselves. I am not sure that this is the best way to handle the situation. Perhaps the group can give me tips on this. Thanks, Denise

Denise Haynes

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Floating

I have never heard of the term "floating" in relation to a classroom setting. Many times in the past, I have stood behind a podium in order to feel "safe". However, after I have gotten use to the class, I feel more comfortable in moving around the classroom and talking to my students. I am wondering how you can incorporate "floating" in the online enviroment. Do you show your presence in many parts of the class, especially the discussion area? I work to stay involved in the discussion area but am wondering if this show enough presence in the online… >>>

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