Kelly Wilkinson

MALCOLM, I LOVE your name Math Calisthenics! It does allow you to see their process doesn't it. You may be able to identify problems with their process and help them quickly. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Philip, This is a great strategy. You do want to make sure the technology doesn't overwhelm the learning. You are right, sometimes the technology over complicates the subject matter and anxiety sets in. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kimberly, Great strategies. You are right, it does give students ample opportunity to show their learning. That is important. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kimberly, You have a complicated situation. You want to be supportive and understanding but students know they have to have technology to complete the course. It is a difficult balance. I become frustrated when the I am the blame because the student did complete a course successfully because they only had internet for one week. In a f2f course I would never tolerate that type of action. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Twyla , You are right. You don't want the students to have so much anxiety over the technology that it taints the assessment (and that happens). When a student isn't comfortable with ANY TYPE of technology the anxiety level regarding assessment can explode! I give my students practice tests to take online so they get used to the technology as well as study for the content. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Sandra, Great post, we are so busy online!!! You make such a great point regarding creating a learning community that is meaningful to all students and to the instructor. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Ali , You are the guide on the side! You have to model and then point out relevance of digital citizenry in the real world. There are so many examples in the real world to make a case study! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Jacquilin, And it makes your grading more consistent. Many of the LMS had rubric generators now that will help you create them. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Jacquilin, I love that you use small group problem solving in an online course! That would be so powerful for all. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Jacquilin, These are great points, would also add the quality of output? I have had issues with this lately. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson