Kelly Wilkinson

Samantha, Nice. We have to be aware of the lack of studying and reading for retention skills of our students. Providing opportunities for students to learn these skills is really important for their success. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Brian, You are right. You have to hold students accountable as they need to know they are responsible. You are their link to learning. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Anthony, What a great post. You use interesting words to describe teaching and learning math in the online environment. I had not thought about imagination in math, but that is really critical thinking. I have a friend that teaching statistics online and f2f and she has used applets to help demonstrate mathematical equations. In using the applets students see the possibilities of an equation by adjusting slope. There are are so many applets. I know you are teaching math but I thought I would share it with you. Here it is: http://sapphire.indstate.edu/~stat-attic/index.php Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

lea ann, You are right. For so many students, you are the only connection to the institution. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Samantha, Agreed. A tutorial that explains the course as well as a well developed course is so important. Your encouragement as the instructor also plays an important role in this process. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Brian, Another great post. It sounds like you already have a strategy in place if the first does not work. That is from experience and learning from that experience. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Brian, You make great points. You do have to think about what students may be using. You also discuss price. At my institution, we are charging for proctored exams; per exams. You have to think about how your are going to facilitate the learning and will it cost. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Janis, I think you make such a great point. You can overwhelm students with the "extra" stuff. I think you have a great idea having them to find their own learning tools. That is how many of them will learn in the future whether they realize it or not. I think you are on the right track. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Samantha, That is true. You can also invite experts to be a part of the discussion. This always surprises students. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Samantha, Wow, that kind of incident always surprises me. You are right, the people you touch is amazing. I hop you shared this story with students. Oh the power . . . Dr. Kelly Wilkinson