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Beth, I agree. Many programs required students to take a self analysis as part of online orientation. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Self-Analysis Inventories

Liz, Well said. Many programs require students to take self analysis inventories to determine readiness for online ed; we may want to do the same for our educators. Should we make all online instructors take an online course as a student? Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Self-Analysis Inventories

Karen, Good point! We have to make sure that we as online educators don't come complacent. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Elton, I think it is "wrong" for anyone teaching business NOT to use the business world as part of the assessment plan. This facilitates transference of knowledge to application; which is a good thing. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

George, Don't you love teaching business?! Students dread group work when the group is dysfunctional. It is the role of the educator to make sure that everyone in the group is accountable. Good insight! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Using Objective and/or Subjective Evaluations

Beverly, Good comments. We don't want to get so "attached" to developing assessments in the 4-6 level when the course may not warrant it. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Using Objective and/or Subjective Evaluations

Dell, Looking for specific words and level of thought makes open ended questions a much better choice. good job Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Using Objective and/or Subjective Evaluations

Janelle , True, and with objective evaluations, feedback does tend to get to students quicker. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Using Objective and/or Subjective Evaluations

George, I love your answer! I really like the scenario technique. You have apparently much thought and effort in this. It shows. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Summative Assessments

Beverly, Yes, you are right. Construction of an assessment should align with objectives of the course. Assessments don't need to be created "in a bubble". Dr. Kelly Wilkinson