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Cathleen, That is true, instructors will play the avoidance game rather than try to master the technology. I see instructors who have taught in the online environment for a long time, who were pioneers in the medium that don't learn new technology and techniques and their courses become stale. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Michael, You really do have to be able to wear them all. That may be one of the main differences in an online course versus f2f. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

Jacqueline, What a great post. It is our job to show up and teach which means the same thing in as f2f as an online class. I agree with you, "no surprises" Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

Michael, You are so right, the consistency is so important. The is comfort and confidence in consistency for the student and it helps with instructor workload. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Michael, You make a great point about helping the student retain the information. This is so important. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Assessment of Use of Blogs

Erin, What a great idea to use blogs in math. It is interesting to think about the thought process and sharing it with others. Very interesting. . . . Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Microblogging Activities

Erin, True, students have said over and over they use their phones more than we know. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Assessment of Use of Media Sites

Erin, True, it does articulate the expectations of the students. It also keeps you on track in grading. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Purpose of Social Networking

Patrice, WOW, you have such an important story to tell. I always tell students don't ever put in an email that you don't want seen on a billboard on the side of the road. Your story definitely proves that! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Ben, You make a great point regarding the importance of discussion. You are right, you can determine learning in the words they use. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson