Katina Petsas

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Disruptive and Intimidating Student Behavior

I'll admit I was amused reading the descriptions of both Disruptive and Intimidating student behavior in the online classroom, if only because it supported my personal observations. It was interesting to read precise and somewhat straight-forward assessments of what to expect and how to handle students who exhibit these traits. As a veteran of both online teaching and on-ground teaching, I've seen quite a few of these traits in my classroom.

Katina Petsas

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Integrating imagery into the classroom

As a media and visual arts instructor, I find that it is essential to use visuals as a part of online learning--in fact, it would be exceptionally difficult to attempt without visuals. With the exception of text materials, what can any of you recommend is safe to use? I am worried about issues of copyright and credit when it comes to the use of artwork in the classroom.

Katina Petsas

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Online Chat Attendance

Hi, all! What methods have you found encourage Live Chat attendance? It used to be a requirement of our institution that students attend at least one of the 2 standard Live Chats per week, but since that requirement has been dropped, so has the attendance in chats. Asynchronous learning is wonderful, and we archive all of our Live Chats, but I find that when students attend, they produce better work. Any thoughts?

Katina Petsas

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Guest Speakers

Sometimes I am fortunate enough to get other instructors and professionals to present or critique in my online classes. What are the best ways that some of you have found of making that happen?

Katina Petsas

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Keeping Students On-Track, Managing Content and Time

When developing your online strategies, how many of you have found that breaking things into smaller parts is preferable? I know that some instructors favor larger lessons given less frequently in the week. There are obviously pros and cons to each. What ways have you organized content? Larger and less frequent vs smaller and more frequent?

Katina Petsas

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Communication and Conduct in an Online Environment

I found our online faculty development course to be a good supporting element (and reminder) for why tone matters in email correspondences and how setting up a code of conduct right from the beginning of class helps communication flow better. This was a good review of some basic online concepts.

Katina Petsas

Discussion Comment

Communication and Conduct in an Online Environment

I found our online faculty development course to be a good supporting element (and reminder) for why tone matters in email correspondences and how setting up a code of conduct right from the beginning of class helps communication flow better. This was a good review of some basic online concepts.

Katina Petsas

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Effective and supportive language, even in the face of adversity

Using supportive and constructive criticism is a communication trait that I always try to model with my online students. Even when a student is frustrated, I try to give advice that will help them meet their end goal in a very direct and constructive way. Not all students are good at mirroring this behavior. Any suggestions from any of you on how to encourage students to use less negative language (with each other and with their instructor) when they are frustrated?