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Derek, Great post. You want to make sure that both the student and the instructor will be successful! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Successful Online Learning Techniques

Tiffany, Great strategy. I started using Outlook calendar to help my students organize their time. You could use a Google calendar also. These calendaring system goes into their phone. That is what I wanted. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Successful Online Learning Techniques

Kaitlin, It is interesting that students think online learning is easier than f2f. They underestimate time to complete tasks and they don't think about all the time they spend in f2f class translates into time online. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Identifying Principles of Learning

William, Great observation. Timing is everything. Many online courses are shorter duration and students don't really think of that. Also, what is it about not reading the text? I see that in both my online and f2f course. It is not a good strategy. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Identifying Technical Skills

William, That is true. It amazes me how many people do not know how to type well. This will lead to worker comp claims later. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Developing Technical Skills

Kaitlin, True, you have a concrete plan for using synchronous in your course. I think the recording function is a great tool for types of learning as students can always refer them. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Developing Technical Skills

Tiffany, You must factor the time zones if the scope of your distance program is students from everywhere. If you do synchronous chats you have to make them available to everyone. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Lyn , Yes, it is up to the individual student to interact with the instructor to determine need. It is so nice to use the technology to develop differentiated learning plans for students without increasing instructor workload. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

Lyn , You have a great strategy in place. I agree that consistency is the key. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Carl, Great points. it is important that technology provide the learning delivery not the learning barrier. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson