Tina Stavredes

Hi Rebecca, I really appreciate your comment about tone. When I am doing my grading, I create my feedback emails one day but don't send them until the next day. I have found that when learners make a lot of mistakes in assignments, I can grow frustrated and you can hear it in my tone. By waiting until the next day, I can review my feedback with a new attitude and look for tone and then make any needed changes before sending them to learners. Tina

Hi Michael, I think with more and more choices available, students are also going online because they have the opportunity to take courses based on reputation and subject matter. Tina

Hi Michael, do you discuss your teaching style in your faculty expectation. I have found that students come into the online environment with expectations regarding the level of interaction they will have with the instructor, so it's important to make sure they understand how you will engage with learners. Tina

Hi Stanley, I agree 100%. The best learner for online learner is the learner who is self directed and has solid basic academic skills. Tina

Hi Martha, I also recommend that you include information about submitting late assignments or time away from the classroom and making up assignments. I also recommend that you include information about how you will participate in the course and how often you will post grades. Tina

Hi Marie, yes, it's important to let him understand that all learners must meet the expectations of the course. You can also motivate the learner by helping him understand the value and relevance of the activities to practice in the real world. Tina

Hi Archie, I agree. It's really important to build the learners confidence that they can be successful and let them know that you are there to support them! Tina

Hi Jody, I agree that there are a number of ways that learners seek support but it is important for the instructor to understand what support the learners are needing and using to better support them. Tina

Hi Jody, can you elaborate on the differences in responsibilities? Tina

Hi Ann, we use the same sandwich approach in our feedback. Making sure that learners are able to self-evaluate is important, so they don't turn in assignments that miss the mark. In addition, for learners who know they have done poorly, it is critical to flesh out whether the issue is related to time or misconceptions of the information to better support them. Tina