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George, You are right. Don't you think that teaching pattern and course design should go hand in hand? Consistency is the key. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Daniel, What a great post. You are right, we have tools that students can assimilate into their learning not accommodate because it has to be used! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Robert, I really like the use of mentor as it defines a relationship. I also think students really relate to the real world experience and it helps you define your relationship to them as a mentor. Great post. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Assessment of Use of Blogs

Ed, I love the KISS principle! It is a great rule to live by. It is also a challenge to limit students to 140 characters and NOT abbreviate. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Facilitating a Connection

Ed, This is one of the great ways to connect students with experts. It is one of the best things about the tool! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Media Hosting and Sharing Policies

Ed, You are right. Even if you delete it, the content exists elsewhere. There was a stat I found that says 9/10 employers will look at a potential employee's facebook. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Content and Policy for Proper Use

Ed, You are right. We have to make sure students understand the use of different types of social media to benefit them professionally. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Identifying Technical Skills

Julie, Do you use a tutorial or some type of orientaiton to help identify these skills to the student. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Improving Communication Skills

Julie, You make a great point. Many students are not taught to read with a purpose. You give them the guidance regarding that important skill. Good for you. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Student Self-Analysis

Julie, You make such a great point. The use of this technique doe provide you data that will help you provide individualized learning for your students. It does save time. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson