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Russell, Great post. You are right in all areas. All of these points must be considered when assessing technology for assessment. We tend to forget the third one until we find we can't get the data out of the tool. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Anne, I like the four shoe way. You are right, this will facilitate good learning. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

David, You are right! You have to think about that. The term edutainment is spot on. I will take a look at the book The Shallows, that is worth looking at. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

Alfred, Agreed on you list. Why do you think chat is so important? Do students utilize it when you don't require attendance? Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

Anne, That is true, but you would be surprised with faculty just wanting to "do their own thing". I am not a believer in students are consumers of education ( they are products); but I do think we have to make sure that we deliver what is promised. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Alfred, I hate that for you. The LMS MUST work. It is the classroom. You are in fact, locking students out of the classroom when the LMS doesn't function. Sometimes I don't think IT and others realize how isolating this can be for students and frustrating for instructors. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Anne, You make a great point. The technology does have to be completely tied to the learning process and proven to work to achieve the goal you want it to achieve. The technology should fit the task not change the task to fit the technology. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

David, Wow, you are so right! When technology doesn't work, instructors "take the hit". It does need to be user friendly from both student and the instructor side. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Educational Media Hosting and Sharing Sites

Thomas, I am going to explore Photovoice. This is the reason I love working in this area. We learn so much. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Purpose of Social Networking

Thomas, I agree with you. Many of the LMS's have changed their look to look more like a social media site. I think it can provide a connection to others without being intrusive but providing expert contacts and commentary. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson