I have learned that I can improve my own online engagement by giving back more detailed comments about the "good" parts of the assignments/discussions instead of only commenting on the areas the student can improve upon. 

This course has helped me recognize, as an instructor, the areas that I can work on to help the students feel more connected to the course and to each other. Some of the areas I intend to work on are some of the holistic/personalized approaches for the start of the course, particularly setting up a virtual first day of class. I also will work on using positive words instead of negativity when addressing a group or an individual student.

Again, there is time needed, on the part of the instructor in order to create a course gaming environment, "If you do your research, gather the right tools and throw in a little hard work and dedication...", easier said than done.

Robin Johnson

I have previously used this type of learning, but in the classroom, by preparing a Jeopardy game in order for the students to be in a group setting and validate skills/terms already learned. I agree with those that say that the preparation on the part of the instructor is very time consuming, particularly if you want to use it on a regular basis. More resources would be helpful. Robin Johnson

If the assignment attached to the course, in the rubric, can you account for due dates of assignments? Can you account for word count also? In our RAD discussions we instruct the students that the initial post needs to be posted by 3rd day and 2 responses to peers on the 7th day. Do any other programs do this? Also, can the rubric take into account for grammar, punctuation, etc? Or are rubrics geared more for just the content material?

I look forward to your responses.

Robin Johnson

I have learned that there are several ways to assess students knowledge and skills. I also learned that it is important to not use the same method every time to ensure those that struggle with that one particular assessment has a chance to be assessed at their learning style. I also learned that it is important to gather feedback from instructors and students regarding testing methods so that improvement can be made for the next course.

Robin Johnson

I have discovered that my online feedback is clear and concise and gives the students information to improve upon their courses. Area of improvement is still trying to keep the students engaged, particularly when part of the lecture is done with the whole group online. I also feel it is hard to demonstrate some of the radiography concepts without the students actually taking any x-rays.