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Ted, Reliability of knowledge and of the technology itself is so important. When the technology goes down, there is little learning happening in an online course! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Technology Assessment Tools

Marcia, Great post! You are right. A good tutorial that is required goes a long way to help students work through the technology. I think it is important to determine if you are willing to allow a students in an online course that does not have internet access. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Anthony, Instructors may not have all of the answers in working in the online environment but they need to be able to direct students who can help them. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

James, Great post! You make a great point. When commitments and obligations begin to set in the first issue to take a back seat is the online course. You have to be able to connect with students to keep them focused. Online learning can be an expensive learning experience! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Dwayne, yes, students are different and their commitment to learning is different and that will also impact learning. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Darakshan, Yo may not be the technical guru, but you do need to know where to find answers or to direct students. That is so important. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

James, Great post! You make a great point about evaluating and updating. That is a point that is not often thought about. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

Anthony, You are right. You have to have both clear guidelines and communication. Feedback is also important in determining the success of a student. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

Dwayne, Yes, that is correct. Routine and consistent communication will give students the confidence in the instructor and in their own online learning. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

Dwayne, You must communicate your learning outcomes and consistently remind students. Great point. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson