Kelly Wilkinson

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Catherine, True, and in the media lately, there are several issues that would make great teaching moments about the right to say, do, or post anything. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Content and Policy for Proper Use

Phil, That would be a great article to share. It amazes me how many people dismiss the connections. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Successful Online Learning Techniques

Francis , Do you share your experiences with procrastination with your students? I think your empathy may be your most powerful tool. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Successful Online Learning Techniques

Michael, Great point and great post!! We as instructors have to communicate to students what A work, B, work, and C work. I have this discussion with students explaining if I say a minimum number of references then the minimum is a C. A is beyond that as it represents excellent work. This is so frustrating. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Successful Online Learning Techniques

Natalie, How do you handle late assignment within a five week period? You really have a handle on trying to keep students engaged. Five weeks is really a short time particularly when procrastination. Your post really grasps how all of these problems become the "perfect storm" of failure. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Successful Online Learning Techniques

Annabel, Great observations. You model good communication. You may want to try creating a calendar that helps students plan their schedule. Have them turn in their project calendar they created to work within their schedules. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Successful Online Learning Techniques

Kathleen, You are right. I have started using calendaring as a way for students to try to plan their schedules. The calendar can be accessed through their phone and/or computer. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Successful Online Learning Techniques

Christine, I am finding this happening in all of my courses; f2f and online. I started this year to create project calendars using Outlook to help students plan their assignments. It seems to have helped but I am in the early stages. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Successful Online Learning Techniques

Albert, You are right. The procrastination is the downfall of many online students. I have started having students that successfully pass the course to offer advice to my new students. This ultimately becomes the message. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Identifying Principles of Learning

ROBERT, Your post indicates that you work very hard to develop a strong learning community. With clear expectations and a strong sense of community you have created a learning environment that students have a variety of resources in each other. Nice! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson