Debra Parks

My main take-away is the need for order and consistency.  Applying best practices of technical writing could be beneficial, especially testing your own instructions for clarity, unnecessary words, and consistency.

This section clearly underscores the many facets of instruction.  It's a good review of what we can easily take for granted as we perform our roles.  I clearly remember awaiting my assignments to be graded and eagerly reading feedback.  I think, since we are missing so many visual clues in the online environment, I'll be exploring audio and video feedback as well as written.  Though this may be unworkable for every single assignment for every student, perhaps making a goal of providing video feedback to each student at least once a term, and audio as often as is feasible.  However,… >>>

Communication and organization are key to any learning environment.  However, for an asynchronous environment clear and meaningful organization becomes crucial to avoid roadblocks to student success.

I can't say that I've learned anything new from this section.  What it does do is encourage me to reflect on what I already know, and to utilize existing technologies in creative ways to enhance engagement.