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Randy, Great post. You are right, is it the right tool for the right job. You also have to be looking forward continually scanning the technology environment to answer that question. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Tipton, Wow! You do have interesting DL program. With that plan you have to have students able to access immediately. That does become a challenge when students may not be as technological astute as they think they are. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Twyla , That can really be hard to do when you have different time zones. You can have participation grade just like a f2f course does. You can include participation through a discussion band or an online chat. You can say that you have to attend so many. I know it is more punitive but it works. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Sarah, You are on the right track! Does ease of use include faculty and students? Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Successful Online Learning Techniques

Paula, That is true. Time management is the hardest barrier to overcome particularly when students don't take responsibility. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Identifying Technical Skills

Paula, You are right. There are basic tools and actions students must be able to do before taking an online course. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Improving Communication Skills

Paula, Do you use that phone or send emails? I agree feedback is so important. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Student Self-Analysis

Paula, Yes, it is more than just drive but it takes drive. Talking with them and talking about barriers they may encounter can help. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Carlos, You are correct. Real life and real examples both make learning real. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Using Objective and/or Subjective Evaluations

Paula, True! You do have to have both types of assessment; a puzzle has multiple pieces before the true picture is revealed :) Dr. Kelly Wilkinson