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Walda Benker
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I have taught online for 8 years for three different educational institutions. These classes vary in length from 8 weeks to 11 weeks. It is a lot for students to cover in a short time. I use the bio as suggested, voiced power points, some short videos, case studies, exams, and use assignments to help them with the materials covered in the chapters. I have had all of the types of students mentioned. I provide feedback with each assignment and discussion. In a recent evaluation one student said that he never received any feedback. I think he didn't even look!… >>>
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I always use the student bio as their first assignment. They get to know a little about each other and I get to know them. I also share my own information for them. Sometimes I find students saying hello to other students that they have been in class with before.
One other question that I add is asking them what they want to get out of the class. This helps me to focus on their needs also.
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