Kelly Wilkinson

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Andrea, Great post! You do have to provide the resources that they must be motivated to use. I actually use many of these resources in my f2f courses. The important issue is students using the resources. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Christopher, True, it is so interesting to see how students apply knowledge and/or skills to their "world". As educators, we do learn from our students through this way and we should let them know that, modeling life-long learning. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Using Objective and/or Subjective Evaluations

Christopher, I love how you stated "objectively thread the material subjectively to their own experience." That is so well put. It does allow students to transfer their new found knowledge and/or skill to their own lives and make it their "own". Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Summative Assessments

Christopher, Great post. You are right. You need all the tools of assessment and a good assessment plan to insure learning takes place. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Improving Communication Skills

Christi, You really provide your students with resources to improve their writing. Just curious, do they use those resources? Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Improving Communication Skills

Pat, I agree with you. I really would prefer for student to take the role of leader in a discussion and have started making that a requirement. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Improving Communication Skills

Tom, You are right. It is so important for us as instructor to model what we expect our students. Feedback is so important. That is the key for student learning regarding communication. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Improving Communication Skills

Tom, Great strategies. Have you tried recording your comments and sending it to them. I find students love it and feel they have a connection with you. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Improving Communication Skills

Edna, Do you provide a rubric which you grade your discussion? I also appreciate your strategy regarding submitting assignments early. It is a great way to help them with the writing process. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Improving Communication Skills

Lauree, Nice technique. That is a good way of teaching students how to accept feedback; another important professional skill. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson