Andrea Buls

I feel it is so important with the students to acknowledge their feelings and emotions and I think at times that can be a struggle. This is especially difficult when I feel the student could be achieving so much more!

Comment on Lori Riordan's post: Agree!! Using this technology appropriately is key for instructors!

I definitely feel that online teaching creates many challenges. The biggest challenge I face is student engagement. I try to require that cameras are on and include question and answer sessions but it seems to always be the same few students that paticipate.

Comment on Tim Pope's post: 

I could not agree more to your comment! The lack of self motivation in so many of our students is difficult at times. Sometimes I feel thaat we want it more for the student than the student themselves. I have found that many times this perception is due to extranious issues that I am unaware of in the students life. Helping to motivate and encourage these students to achieve their goals can be so rewarding!

Comment on Lesley Fielding's post: 

I think developing a rubric and providing good examples for all of these forms of social interaction is imperitive so students understand etiquitte as well as proper referencing etc.

I was completely unaware of microblogging. I feel that, in the right situation, this could be a useful tool for student to student and others to interact.

Using videos and other media definitely enhances the learning experience for students.

Using social media can be an incredibly useful tool as long as basic rules are followed!

It is so important for students to feel comfortable and safe in their environment to share thoughts, questions, and ideas. 

It is important to recognize the different learners in each cohort. I try to taylor my teaching to the majority and provide suggestions or meetings for those that fall into a different learning style or group.