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Philemon, Nice comments! That is so true, we may not know the answer but we have to make sure we know where to find the answers. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

Michael, You are right, consistency and communication are the cornerstone of good teaching. It is up to the instructor to set the example. The instructor is the learning leader even though the student is the center of the learning. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Michael, Nice post! We have to realize that the technology will only do what we tell it to. In other words, the instructor is not replaced by the technology it only helps the facilitating. I appreciate your comment about using the technology in both settings. Why not! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Establishing a Teaching Pattern

Patricia, Consistency is the key! Students have to know they can depend on you as the instructor to provide that consistency when time may not be consistent. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Virtual Environment Technology Tools

Patricia, Great post! You are right, we have to make sure that everyone can access it easily. We don't always think about the student that my have disabilities. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Assessment of Use of Blogs

Karina, I think that is the way to assess it. It also explains your expectations of the assignments. It is important to students understand the importance of taking the assignments seriously Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Assessment of Use of Blogs

lisa, Good use. Would you use rubrics to grade their efforts? Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Microblogging Activities

Karina, Those are great ideas. I find using microblogging a great way to work with students to use less words to get points across. It is a great tool for teaching technical writing. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Microblogging Activities

lisa, I know several people who really find Twitter very helpful in getting message out and to teach students how to communicate succinctly. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

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Educational Media Hosting and Sharing Sites

lisa, Aren't they great? You can have students post their work through these hosting sites. The majority have cameras in their phone. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson