I have learned that I have to get much better at record keeping. The examples given reminded me that I must use a system that is both simple yet efficient. Additionally, this will help me locate info easier so that I will be a better teacher/facilitator as well as managing the course effectively and being able to locate documents if questions occur no matter what the circumstance.

I have learned that I need to be well aware of the pitfalls that can hamper participation in Asynchronous Discussion Groups. Whether it is someone who is shy, lives in another time zone, or has no interest in learning, I have to as teacher figure out where it student is in regard to their lack of real participation and help promote opportunities where all can contribute and learn in a fair and postive arena.

Some of the things I have learned in this section that I will use will be the 24 hr turnaround time needed to respond to student questions. Another item would be to try and find a connection with the class and students through the usage of the mini biographies. Also, needing to be aware of those students that might have special needs especially was a good reminder since I had not really given it as much consideration since I had not thought about the similarities to a traditional class setting.

Reply to Anniece Williams's post: Reply to Anniece Williams's post: And being able to think ahead of potential issue(s) plus knowing yourself that you are going to have to become more proficient in this new method is a stressful at best. I'm at the point that I go with my instinct of what I think would work and do the best with it that I can.

One reason why I am taking this course for my CTE Middle School classes is to get a feel for the best use practices. Knowing especially after this section  I need to be more proficient technically and how I am going to try to weave it into my curriculum in whatever Site(s) I have chose to use.

Of course students love to come to my class b/c I have computers but I am trying to work through the litany of items presented here that I must work down as I sift through the screen full of sites that are willing… >>>