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John, Well, you always need more pairs of shoes. . . :) I agree with you. You are the point person for the university and that important point can be very complex. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

Frances, This is true. Students will begin to think we aren't paying attention and we are, particularly in discussion boards. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

Jeremy, You are right. How do you get students to keep a focus on goals? Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

carol, What great ideas. Your syllabus check is a great idea. You are right, I think they think we don't pay attention; and sometimes instructors don't. It sounds like you aren't one of them! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

carol, Great post!!! You are right. Kindness, respect, and consideration goes a long way even in online learning. That should be modeled by the instructor as we expect it from our students! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Jeremy, I agree with you. Ease of use and usefulness for both students and for instructors is so important. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Josh, You make a great point. You have to make sure that there is a "map" on how do navigate to keep students' frustrations to a minimum. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Purposes of Blogs

mary, True, I agree with you. It does provide a venue for communication. We just have to make sure that we hold them to standards regarding the assignment.s Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Blog Usage Policies

Barbara, Yes yes yes! I think this translate to almost any type of electronic communication. Our role as instructors is to establish criteria and hold them to it. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Assessment of Use of Blogs

Eugene, True, there is something to be said for quantity. We do seem to focus on Quality that we forget the quantity. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson