Karen Smith

The rubric can enable students to better understand learning goals. I like the concept of a rubric enabling students to improve the quality of their course work, while they learn.

Moodle user, here...

I have used the "Lesson" activity (in Moodle) to address various learning styles via video, text, and linked outside activities (i.e. matching exercises,etc.). At the end of the lesson, there is usually a link to a quiz, a discussion, or some other activity. I find I have more flexibility in presenting information and encouraging student engagement.

I have also been using a whiteboard site as a "virtual office".

Moodle user, here...

I have used the "Lesson" activity (in Moodle) to address various learning styles via video, text, and linked outside activities (i.e. matching exercises,etc.). At the end of the lesson, there is usually a link to a quiz or another activity. I find I have more flexibility in presenting information and encouraging student engagement.

I have also been using a whiteboard site as a "virtual office".

Great insights.... Thanks!

I have been a Mathematics Instructor, in Higher Education, for almost 20 years... Most of my career has involved teaching online courses, "hybrid" and "full". In my experience, I have identified two big hurdles that students must overcome, in order to successfully complete

an online math course:

• Math Anxiety (online AND in-class) - has many faces (testing difficulties, failure to even begin assignments, etc.
• Lack of Self-Discipline - students seem to ignore deadlines, lack of communication, "entitlement syndrome", dropping out early on, etc.

What are some safeguards/techniques/interventions that you guys use to intervene with students who show signs of… >>>