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Susan, You are right, many of the roles we are talking about SHOULD be followed in any learning environment! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Nate, You are correct, and again, you are the representative of the university or college that the student has primary contact. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Sherrilyn, You are right! Isolation is both you and the student's enemy! Students need to feel a part of something. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Suzanne, Yes, the hats do change based on the course and the class. Even in online courses, classes of students have different personalities and you must adjust to that! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Jan, You are right, it is so important that the bridge building starts with the instructor. You must model the positive aspects of communication to set the tone for the whole course. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Leigh, Yes, you are the point of contact for EVERYTHING! You are also the representative of the university. The students have no office to go to they have you! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Douglas, I agree and that makes you a good teacher in any environment! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Ron, You make a great point. I have some conflicts regarding flexibility. You have to be able to "live" with what you allow students to do. The one think you must do is be consistent with all of the students. "If you are going to be unfair, be equally unfair" Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Christi, You are right! You set the tone for communication and you have to be an expert in content and technology! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

Christi, You are right. I also think that you have to information in more than one place. Good answer. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson