Kelly Wilkinson

Discussion Comment

Amber, I agree. Not all students are suited to do well online. I do think all students can learn to do well if they are willing to learn. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

Discussion Comment

Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Michael, To measure performance, a rubric is essential. I agree with you. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

Discussion Comment

Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Ryan, It is interesting that the sessions are now only 5 weeks which for some research doesn't allow for valid assessment. You have to do what you have to do. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

Discussion Comment

Technology Assessment Tools

Wenda, Great point. I actually make practice tests available to students so they can become used to taking exams online. It is different. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

Discussion Comment

Technology Assessment Tools

Michael, Great point! adaptive testing is really hard to find in many technology tools. Even the LMS's don't do that well. We have to be able to do that and it can cause frustration on the student's part and increased workload for instructors. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

Discussion Comment

Technology Assessment Tools

Wenda, You make a great point about "room to grow". Many times we buy technology that it does one thing well but doesn't do anything else. It can be so frustrating. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

Discussion Comment

Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Nitin, Which one challenges you the most? Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

Discussion Comment

Establishing a Teaching Pattern

Nitin, True, and sharing something about you is so important. Many instructors introduce themselves at the beginning of the course so students can connect to the human behind the computer. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

Discussion Comment

Establishing a Teaching Pattern

Nitin, Great point. I actually tell students there are no surprises in out the class. Vagueness is a recipe for disaster. You need to keep students aware of the syllabus and what is expected of them. . . continually. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

Discussion Comment

Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Nitin, I agree with you. It has to do what the objectives want the student to learn and it should do it easily. . . . Dr. Kelly Wilkinson