Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Interesting comments. Good point about the microphone, don't require equipment that you don't use.
I particularly like your 3rd answer. We need to make sure that technology is "transparent" which means that it doesn't matter the type, operating system or version of a software.
You are correct
How do they play a role in facilitation.
Agreed, good answer
I agree with the first two but not to sure what you mean with the overuse of tools.

We begin today a forum to discuss holistic issues of teaching online as well as practical strategies to make the online experence better for both the student and the educator.  Our hope is to create an environment to ask questions, to share techniques and to streamline workload. 

The online learning space is what you want it to be!  As an educator, you define the perimeters and the expectations of the learning environment.  Currently, most of us teaching have not particpated in an online course.  What we know about learning in a classroom is assocated with a "brick" space not a… >>>

It is important in all courses but particularly in online courses as students can be unsure in this environment.
Really good points. I like that you used competency rather than expertise. The fear of the unknown really plays a large role in the online environment for both student and instructor.
Yes those are the four "pairs of shoes" in your facilitation closet! Dr. W

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