Kelly Wilkinson

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RICARDO, You have to communicate with them this and typically let them fail or struggle with the first assignment. I have actually started letting them set their timelines and show me their "project plan" . I then review it for reasonableness. This is where they struggle. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Successful Online Learning Techniques

David, You make a great point. They do think they are good time managers. . . WRONG! I think you have a great system for them to begin the time management system. Do you make them use a calendaring system such as outlook or google? Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Successful Online Learning Techniques

Dr. Eileen , I really like your policy. I am really "on the fence" regarding extensions. I think you handing of that situation makes great sense. I may borrow that one. . . Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Successful Online Learning Techniques

Shirley, I agree with you. I don't think students come to us with the ability to gauge time to work. They have done so much work in class from HS. They have also always been able to do the last minute thing that has worked before but not now. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Successful Online Learning Techniques

Lawrence, Great points. I have started using Outlook (can use Google or other calendar tool) to help set timelines and mini deadlines. It seems to help some. . . . Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Identifying Principles of Learning

Tabatha, You are right. When teaching online you should have in the syllabus communication timelines so students know what to expect from you. When you meet those timelines students will understand their roles. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Identifying Technical Skills

RICARDO, Great list! The LMS is so important. I usually provide a tutorial that helps them navigate through it. That can be the greatest barrier. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Identifying Technical Skills

David, You are right, the technical support group should be available to the distance student. Does your institution provide an orientation for the portal and other technology usage? Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Improving Communication Skills

Tabatha, Great Strategies. That course should emphasize how important those skills are. Modeling those skills is so important. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Improving Communication Skills

RICARDO, You make a great point. Students are coming to us with the skill set to read for understanding something that does NOT interest them. These tips are important to the success of the student. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson