Kelly Wilkinson

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J., You are right, it is about delivery! You have to make sure it works online. I actually have used polling but the time frame is broader. I also have to tell students to look for the poll and you have 24 hours. It can work you have to set the patterns of use. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Selecting Appropriate Course Content

Aundrea, What a great post. We do have to be careful with boilerplate responses. Is that what we want from our students? I have actually recorded audio messages through grading. My students really like the feedback and I tend to be more positive about their work. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Selecting Appropriate Course Content

John, You really have to share resources. Merlot is such a great resource. They focus on learning objects for online. It is worth a look. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

Anitra, You are right, teaching patterns are important and you need to stay with it!!! Consistency and redundancy are keys to success. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Stephanie, Yes! I am amazed how many instructors have students that don't have computers yet are in an online course. Aren't we setting them up for failure? Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Stephanie, You make a great point. You need to make sure your tools are familiar with everyone and have strategies that will help students learn the technology to be successful. You have to make sure they understand why they are using it also. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Anitra, Great post. I do love learning new technology but not students have the luxury of time to enjoy learning new technology and content at the same time. We have to be aware of that. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Purposes of Blogs

Phyllis, There are so many good blogs to follow and with examples of good communication skills as well as information in a specific field. It provides such rich teaching and learning tools. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Purposes of Blogs

Phyllis, I like the idea of students being responsible as a group for a blog. I hadn't really thought of that. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Assessment of Use of Blogs

Michael, Before I would have my students blog, I would have them follow blogs and then discuss the content. there are so many opportunities to follow experts. I would start there. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson