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Jan, Do you provide your important information in multiple locations? I agree that it is important to be consistent. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Leigh, I think you are right. You might also have a "contract" with the students identifying their accountability. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Alejandro, You make a great point. Accessibility is so important. I also like the point of clarity. That is a very important aspect of using technology. Great answer! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Gretchen, I don't really understand this answer. What do you mean academic freedom? Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Gretchen, You make a great point. I have had some colleagues at other institutions use certain "cloud" apps only to find them disappearing becoming inoperable. I think you make another great point in that you need to know "platform agnostic" the is the technology. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Timothy, Wow, that is a great statement. You have to "put the technology in its proper place". Nothing is a perfect but it cannot be a barrier. Great answer! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Lisa, You make a great point. The technology cannot overwhelm the subject matter. An instructor must keep that in mind! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Nate, You make a great point. Both the student and the instructor needs to be able to use it and to answer questions regarding students using it. That is not as easy as it sounds! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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susan, I agree with you. If the tools is "shiny" but hard to use what are you accomplishing? I may "test" a new technology in a class but I make sure that there are no "high" stakes attached to the content or the skill . Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Susan, Do you use a start here button on the first few days of the course to walk them through the content and tools? This is a great way to begin the learning process. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson