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Improving Communication Skills

Robert, Again, great strategy. Students need to see both good examples and bad examples. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Improving Communication Skills

Robert, I have also used a new tool called vocabulary.com. I now make some of my students take vocabulary tests. They just don't have the vocabulary they need in business! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Improving Communication Skills

Robert, You are on the right track! You have to provide the expectations and post them in multiple places. Nice job! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Improving Communication Skills

Jocelyn, You have thought this through! It is important to use university resources for those activities. They are available and it lessens your workload. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Developing Non-Technical Skills

Robert, Great post. I agree I have students that think the rules apply to everyone but them! It is so important to document your expectations so there is no "question" about expectations. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Self-Analysis Inventories

Robert, Great work! Not everyone is comfortable with having others "look" at the courses. I agree with you, a constructive review with a colleague can do a world of good. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Eric, To a point yes. I do think that strong distance programs do provide technical help. I also know that some distance programs do limit the control a facilitator has regarding content and delivery. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Self-Analysis Inventories

Jocelyn, Great post. Yes, regarding technology it is important to understand how it works. It may actually save time! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Using Objective and/or Subjective Evaluations

Francis, Love this point of view. I think you have a great point. Frequency of evaluations does lower anxiety. It is a delicate balance between the frequency of evaluation and workload of the instructor. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Technology Assessment Tools

Francis, Ooh. . . someone make a great comment about responsive tech support! It is killer when the instructor takes the "hit" for poor technology support. I also would add to your list ease of obtaining the data from the assessment. Ease of use should also include int instructor. Good post! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson