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Dale, I agree with you. You have to set the expectations and hold students to it. Students should have reasonable expectations of us and should hold us accountable also. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

David, You make a great point. Consistency is the key. There is comfort for everyone in that! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Lois, Great post. We have to make efforts to learn technology that can really enhance the student learning experience. That is so important for us to continually to look. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Laurie, You make a great point. You don't want the technology to be a barrier for the student or for you. It can't be so difficult that the student loses sight of the assignment. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

David, You are right. You want to make sure that students can navigate through the technology and use it as it should. It also must meet your needs also. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Dale, You want it also effective. You want to make sure it can do what you want it to do for everyone. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Dale, Great point. It is so important that students not perceive the technology as a barrier to learning. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Blog Usage Policies

Lakithia, I agree with you. You will have to provide expectations and enforce them. Students have to understand appropriate behavior Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Microblogging Activities

Lakithia, I think that is a great idea. They can explore the professional use of facebook. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Successful Online Learning Techniques

Bob, I agree with you. Time management may be the biggest problems with an online student. Students are so used to having someone to tell them what to do. combine this with the underestimation of the time it takes to complete assignments is a recipe for failure. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson