Barri Blauvelt

I enjoyed learning better to appreciate generational learning and communication styles, but I think it is important to never stereotype any student. 

I liked identifying rubrics as essential parts of establishing a patter of communications I2S, particularly. 

Reminded me as an instructor to be continually checking how tech comms are working, what might need improving, etc. in the formative stages, and not only summative. 

It was interesting to reflect on what is my 'effective teaching patterm" and consider areas of improvement.

I thought the different styles of instructor was interesting, and plan to mix it up more, myself. 

Found the entire module outstanding. Particularly the part on scaffolding.

Incentives for participation can also include Gaming. For Competitive learners, this has strong appeal, so you need to also make sure that everyone is on an equal playing field in terms of having the ability to earn a virtual reward, e.g. a simple virtual 'button' or other prize icon reflecting the specific topic they are learning.  I try to avoid leaderboards, unless I am teaching people to be more competitive. Then, having one makes sense. Otherwise, everyone should be able to make it to the top and have the opportunity to become the winner, at their own pace (or whatever… >>>

In making yourself, as an instructor, more "real" to the students, one aspect this module missed was having a video of you speaking to them as though you were in the classroom, embedded in each slide. You can do this easily in PowerPoint. 

Good reminders of the need to make sure you are completely familiar with all the technical aspects of the CMS. 

Good reminders, especially how to encourage student peer and self evaluation