As there are a number of methods that can be used; I like the idea of pretest. This method gives you a general idea of the student’s current knowledge in the subject matter. I realize that some students do not test well or may be reluctant therefore resulting in a poor result. In this case I think it would be advantages to communicate to the class that this is clearly assessment and grades will not be recorded. Overall, I feel there is no one-size fit all type of evaluation method and it will take a combination of methods to yield… >>>

Providing meaningful feedback is very important for the student. This communication between student and instructor can set the tone for the students learning experience. I find myself struggling each session with this element. It is important to be fair and consistent when providing feedback to your students. As it is important to set a positive tone; it is also important to let the student know the mistakes made and how they can improve in their upcoming task. I have also found that many students do not read and take advantage of the feedback you provide for them; but in contrast… >>>

As a current online instruction I feel that communication is one of the most important elements in being successful. Many students have a fear of online classes because the feel in some sense they are learning on their own. When a instructor in constantly communicating and interacting with the students that gives the students a sense of comfort. It is important for a student to be as comfortable as possible as not to hinder the learning process; it frees some of the stress on encounters when approaching something new. In my current status I hold two chat sessions per week… >>>

In course development it is important to ensure the course material is easily assessable. It is also important for the student to understand what is expected of them and how they will be expected to present the information that have received for grading or testing their knowledge of the content. With today’s technology the media is so extensive and there are so many options in developing content for online learning. It is always important to understand that there are a number of learning styles and it is important to cater to a combination of styles. Once the information is presented… >>>

To be honest, procrastination has always been a big issue in my life. I can plan way ahead of time to find that he issue or event has arrived and I have not done what I said I would do. I can imagine that we all have experienced procrastination at some point or another. I often ask the question; why do we do this to ourselves? Do we really enjoy all this pressure and stress we put ourselves through? I’m thinking that many of us are thrill seekers; otherwise we would manage our time better. On a positive note; I… >>>