Kelly Wilkinson

Angela, There is just work to be done in an online environment isn't there? I do think we have to make sure that we know how to provide them with the resources needed. I hope we that attentive to our f2f classes. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Tanya, You make a great point. You are responsible to make the learning environment safe. We need to remind ourselves of this. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Esther, Yes, I think you also have to remind students to use the info from the tutorial. I find that students will ask me before looking to find things themselves. It is a tough balance. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Ben, You are correct. Consistency and repetition go hand in hand. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kimberly, You make such great points. You have to have expectations of yourself so the students understand that you are serious about their expectations. I have student expectations and faculty expectations in my syllabus. If I view the syllabus as a learning contract, terms go both ways. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Ola, I agree. Consistency in everything will make the course a successful experience for both the learner and the instructor. Nice post! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Patty, GREAT IDEAS! I have begun to refer to the syllabus as the learning contract. This seems to have a different tone to it. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Cathleen, I agree with the flexibility. I do think you have to be aware of that. I also think that you have to make students understand that this is a learning environment and there are expectations for work to be completed on time. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Ben, I really disagree with you on your first statement. I think we do a disservice to our students allowing them to have the consumer mentality. I understand that things happen but I always suggest that if you have a life that is too busy to turn in homework then you should encourage them NOT to take the course at this time. You do have to have a realistic timeline for work and it must be part of the learning contract with the student through the syllabus. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Mary, Your post is "spot" on. You have to be able to manage the technology and make sure that the students can too. Great job. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson