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Joel, Agreed! we have to make sure that we don't "force" an assessment just because we have it! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Joel, YOu make one very good point; the resources available to the instructor to conduct the assessment. Good ideas are not always cost effective. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Christen, You are so right. We say we don't have to be the "sage on the stage" but you are right we do! I love your post. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Marcia, This is not something to ignore! I think we also forget that not everyone is as comfortable with the LMS as others. I don't think they are always intuitive and that can be frustrating for students particularly with non tradtitonals! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Lindsey, I do the same and I agree with you wholeheartedly! I tell students that they will have to do this in the "real" world. I also give them an electronic form and they seem to respond better. They won't get their grade until they complete the form. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Lindsey, I was thinking about what you were saying about losing some students. Have you tried to paring students up to help with technical issues. I haven't but I am going to have to think about this. . . . Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Lindsey, True, it does help with your starting points. I agree with using a variety of assessment tools. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Casey, Good point. You have to understand what you want to assess, then look for the appropriate tool; not the other way around. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Trude, You are right. I think we have to evaluate technology to ensure that it is the tool for what we need it for. We also have to look at the tool to see if it is multifunctional as to other purposes. With all of that said, the purpose must be well defined and tied to the content and assessment. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Chastity, Your answer is spot one! We have to be careful that we pick technology for one function and forget that we may need it for other things and it just doesn't work. Love your view on assessment! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson