Kelly Wilkinson

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James, Great observations . an self analysis inventory can make learning very efficient and a way to create differentiated learning by using online resources. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Rob, Great point. The instructor may be the only person that student has confidence in. You have to be all to them at times. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

Rob, What a great post. In both my f2f and online courses I have student expectations and instructor expectations. The one thing I do tell instructors over and over again is to make sure that you ENFORCE the expectations. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Rob, What a great observation. I think seduced is the perfect word. It is about students and learning and assessment not technology; the technology should "bend" to those items not vice versa. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Leigh, You might want to try padlet.com. It is like Pinterest with more control. It is so important to learn to provide constructive feedback to their colleagues. It is not easy for them. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Jacqueline, Isn't that what makes learning and teaching fun! It is that tie to the real world that makes them understand economics. Economics isn't easy if you don't draw those distinctions with the real world. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Jacqueline, Project oriented assessment is such a great strategy. It allows students to use all of their skills learned now and in earlier courses to complete an assignment. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Tanya, With all of the nervousness students have with math, creating real life problems that students have to apply math concepts. This gives students a way of thinking about using the math. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Earl, What a powerful strategy. You want that connection between content and real life. That is a great way. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Using Objective and/or Subjective Evaluations

Leigh, Smart strategy! The rubric does help with consistency and establishes expectations for students regarding the assignment. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson