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Hi Stephen, I appreciate your point of view. On the other side, online learners offers an opportunity for more individualized attention, so it can afford opportunities for more dialog and communication between the student and the instructor. Tina

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The Optimal Online Student-Instructor Ratio

Hi Lee, I agree with your comment about asynchronous learning as the most effective. Most learners who choose online learning, do so because they can learn anytime and anywhere. Tina

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Managing Learner Behaviors - 2

These are great motivating comments Lee! Tina

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Faculty Expectations

Hi Nathan, I think these are important questions to answer. I also think that learners have specific expectations for how the instructor will interact, so I recommend that you include information about how you will participate in course activities. Tina

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Instructor Presence

Hi Jeff, do you use a variety of technology applications to support different learning styles? Tina

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Engaging Learners in Discussion

Thanks for the clarification Michelle. We do the same thing using the Paul Elder Model of Critical Thinking to support our interactions with learners in discussions. Tina

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Engaging Learners in Discussion

Hi Michelle, can you expand on how you have learners use Bloom's Taxonomy? Thanks. Tina

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Will Online Learning Replace the Traditional Classroom?

Hi Scott, in some respects the social interaction is enhanced online and there is a much more equal balance of interactions from everyone rather than a few! I think blended learning provides the best balance! Tina

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Instructor Presence

Hi Michelle, the first week is showing 50% participation in one section but the other is only about 15%. Feel free to email in a few weeks to ask about the learning lab: tina.stavredes@capella.edu Tina

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Managing Learner Behaviors - 2

Hi Brian, that is awesome that you have online advocates. I agree with you. Distance learning is not for everyone! Tina