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Make up a topic

Topic allows  discussion  of a specific  topic

Static courses

Touch points in a static class really seem to enhance a course even when it is asynchronous.

Communication and Trades | Origin: EL121

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Teaching Skills and Trades Online  --> Communication and Trades

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Why Integrated Learning Matters | Origin: EL121

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Teaching Skills and Trades Online  --> Why Integrated Learning Matters

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Learning Trades Online | Origin: EL121

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Teaching Skills and Trades Online  --> Learning Trades Online

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Learning Skills Online | Origin: EL121

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Teaching Skills and Trades Online  --> Learning Skills Online

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Characteristics of Quality Online Courses

Online education uses digital tools to achieve the teaching and learning process, creates a virtual environment to facilitate communication between students and teachers, which is why online education encourages interaction and the creation of collaborative and feedback ties. with the purpose of sharing and building knowledge. On the other hand, we must guarantee quality so that the learning process is effective.

College classes should eliminate letter grades

Should college classes eliminate letter grades and only submit pass or fail?

Relatable Materials

It is important to share information with students that they can apply to real life experiene as well as information that they can connect with.

How do you feel online learning should be mapped?

Tell me what you expect out of an online course.

Differences Among Students

We sometimes forget that students come from different environments; therefore, it is important as instructors to design the courses accordingly.

Why Utilize Virtual Internships | Origin: EL119

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Virtual Internships --> Why Utilize Virtual Internships

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Introduction to Virtual Internships (VIs) | Origin: EL119

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Virtual Internships --> Introduction to Virtual Internships (VIs)

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Live Sessions

Is there anyone here that includes live sessions in their online teaching?

Resources - and software suggestions for purchase

It is very difficult to find effective software for online learning.  Some very repected companies just put out software that is an image of the textbook that reads the words aloud and moves the graphics around in a very crude manner.  Is there a location or a blog where people post virtual learning activities that are actually worth the money, or even free?

Characteristics of Quality Online Courses

This section of content is a great guideline to follow to ensure that online learning is engaging and organized for all students to access.  Structural integrity is important for students to navigate the current chapter and associated resources without having to use additional time searching for assignments and guessing what icon to click on. Once the educator sets up their course content in a user friendly and organized way, students learn how to access the informaiton by taking well thought out steps to reach their destination. 

Incorporating Copyrighted Educational Materials | Origin: EL114

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Respecting Copyrights and Leveraging Available Resources --> Incorporating Copyrighted Educational Materials

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Digital Citizenship | Origin: EL114

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Respecting Copyrights and Leveraging Available Resources --> Digital Citizenship

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Legality Issues | Origin: EL114

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Respecting Copyrights and Leveraging Available Resources --> Legality Issues

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Definition & Importance of U.S. Copyright Law | Origin: EL114

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Respecting Copyrights and Leveraging Available Resources --> Definition & Importance of U.S. Copyright Law

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