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Bennett, I agree with you. I do think we as educators need to share experiences and skills across disciplines to learn from each other. We don't do that enough Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Self-Analysis Inventories

Charlene, Great comment!!!! Yes, we need to remember we share those skills of success in the online environment. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Donna, That is true. Students also need to be guided to determine the quality of their work to share. It is a great lesson in self evaluation. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Susan, You have added a word in your post that is very appropriate for this discussion and that is creativity. We do hope they use creativity to blend content with experience. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Douglas, Don't you think that performance mimics the real world? I think you may be doing authentic assessment! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Stephanie, You have to encourage them to construct their learning with their experience. If they share with others in the class, the authenticity is shared with the class. Great post. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

David, Great post! The service component to an online course is interesting. Yes, business communication does lend itself to authentic assessment. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Letrice, It is a good idea to do this. Students need to determine their own good work and not so good work. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Breezy, You are right! You want to "construct" learning including their real life experiences. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

David, That is a great way to assess! Case studies are so effective and it does provide the authentic/alternative assessment that combines and builds on students' experiences and learning. Nice post! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson