I hadn't considered blogging in classroom use before now. The information states to use it for assessment of teaching/learning effectiveness, but I wonder if there are other uses? Does anyone here...

Try using tools that seem “fun” and collaborative. Many instructors are trying blogs for a couple of classes. Through blog creation and communication, there can be more interaction...

Facilitation skills that are needed: Engage students in the learning process, particularly in the beginning, use appropriate questioning, listening, and feedback skills, provide direction and support...

A pattern of teaching basically characterizes how an instructor provides information to students and how his/her virtual classroom practice becomes obvious as it is repeated consistently over a...

 Technology tools should support, not hinder, the teaching and learning process. Assessing of each technology tools provide essential feedback as to whether to continue to use it or to...

Through consistent and timely feedback active learning will be successful as students receive the input for uccess often. 

Active learning courses are for motivated and engaged students and guided by the instructor.

As the instructor is the guide the student is responsible for their active learning.

Key time management strategies and applications are important for successful on line instructors.

Feedback needs to be timely and consistent to be effective.   Instructors need to be aware and maintain this throughout the course.