I am teaching a basic Office class and the labs are automated how can I prevent them from getting frustrated?

I'm developing a new approach to online math: one that uses embeddded videos, enriched topic material, student to student mentoring, in addition to standard online tools. Does anyone have experience with attempts or successes with these ideas.

This is a tool to use with the student.  This is a HUGE factor in student participation. I know when I took online classes and the first person posted, if I realized my answer was different then I waited for others to post thinking that I was way off base.

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Dr. Davis

Copyright Laws are very important to institutions to ensure that the students are using material correctly.  They are also of importance to instructors to ensure that the material that they are providing to students is not protected.

Do any of you have expereince with Guest Lecturers? I would love to provide more variety for my students and this seems like a potentially positive way to do it. Do the students read the lecture or is it a video of the lecture that you would post? 

what is the LMS you are using and your course? I used moodle and it works

Does anyone utiulized the WIIDS method in their online program?

I'd like to hear what is the LMS you are using and your overall opinion of what works and/or what doesn't

In our LMS, we have a section called Collaboration. In the section, I have the students work on their group assignments. One person or the entire group can work on the assignment. The students can work on the assignments from anywhere. When they are finished, they can download the Google Docs into a Word Document and upload their assignment individually for grading. 

Is anyone doing something similiar?

Using these modes do you give quizzes or essays?

We are using the above LMS. I have been using it for about 30 weeks. Does anyone have any ideas on using any of the features primarily Collaboartion, Conferencing, and Shat.

In the online environment, my courses are already designed. However, I review the links and materials to ensure they are still relevant, and that links still work. I am able to make suggestions to the course developers regarding new information to replace outdated materials etc. I find when materials are relevant and timely and correlate with what students are working to learn for real world development, they get more excited and are more participatory, as opposed to reading materials that are outdated, or do not relate to or show relevance to what they will be doing in their career. Therefore, course designers should perhaps reach out to instructors for feedback about a course while it is be designed. It should be a team effort in other words. Thoughts?

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What are the pros and cons of using Zinc Phospate Cement?

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Scaffolding tools have always been of great interest to me and I try to use them throughout my courses.  If I can add tools to make the learning easier and assist the student in any way possible I will do it.  I enjoy seeing how other instructors incorporate scaffolding tools in their course.  The design of the course should also be taken into consideration when you are adding scaffolding tools. 

This section emphasizes the importance of using media in creating modules.  We are limited to media aids that can be downloaded from the web for free (ie no budget for purchasing apps).  What are you using, and is it free or fee based?

Many instructors are afraid of using technology for instruction.  I find that students are more responsive when you use technology such as text messages and blogs.  What are you finding in your instructions?

I have taught students from many different cultures.  To truly engage students, we must reach out to them in ways that are culturally responsive, respectful and appropriate. How do you achieve this connection to them as an online instructor? Ti Lynn

I suppose my greatest concern with hybrid learning is the fact that not all people who are considering enrolling in college are technology savvy. I fear that potential students may fail to enroll themselves in a college with a hybrid environment or current students may drop out of school early in the term due to fear of technology. Does anyone have any tips and/or suggestions for helping students feel more comfortable learning with the integration of technology?