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Dallan, Great points! As an instructor you don't have to be an expert but you do need to know how it works and how to get the information out to report! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Technology Assessment Tools

Kelly, You are right! We need the "easy" button for technology for both the student and the instructor. That includes accessibility. I really like your third point about good fit. It is important that assessment fit the content and sometimes that is missed. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Technology Assessment Tools

Ola, Great post. You are right about the three. I would also add consistency in the use of the technology. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

carol, That varies from institution to institution. You don't have to be the "expert" but you do have to show that you have an idea about the use of it and why. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Jacqueline, You have to set the expectations and stay true to them. I think at times they will continue bad habits just to see if you are going to hold them to the standards. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Frances, Great post. I really agree with you. Technology should not be used just because it is new, it needs a purpose. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Jacqueline, I love your statement "sometimes I feel my shoes don't match". That is so true! You think you have students figured out regarding needs and then you need to make quick changes. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Jacqueline, With all of the focused on student centered, student responsible learning! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Anthony, I am with Carolyn also. I think at times we make too big of deal regarding the delivery method. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Anthony, You are right. As a facilitator, it is important to change your role based on student need, not delivery method. Great point! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson