I appreciated the following suggestion about virtual samples, "At last count, there is not one best repository of such virtual samples, but MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching), a well-known repository of reusable learning objects, can provide a starting place for instructors. MERLOT provides access to useful and validated digital artifacts that can be used by instructors free of charge. Another resource which may beneficial to instructors is located at the Science Education Resource Center at Carleton University (SERC). This Web site is a clearinghouse of stimulating online lab activities and samples in the areas of geological… >>>

I appreciated the reminder from Chickering and Gamson (1987) on "Good practice in undergraduate education."

I appreciated the suggestions on strategies for learner engagement, and the idea of using scenarios that learners act out in an online setting.

I would like to explore the use of ePortfolios in Canvas, as well as the suggestions to create the "perfect educational setting" to include "both asynchronous and synchronous learning activities...conduct[ing] experiments at [students'] own pace...permitting self-reflection on their experiences [and] allowing [students] to showcase their own level of knowledge and expertise."