Kelly Wilkinson

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Jodi, I am not sure that is just an online problem! I have started creating a project calendar that helps them "plan" their work. It is so frustrating when procrastination sets in and students don't take responsibility. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Identifying Technical Skills

Jodi, You make great points. I find that educators use Turnitin more as a way to catch problems with citations rather than using it as a teaching tool. You make a great point about using it to show proper citations. Thank you for sharing paperrater.com! Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Sharon, I agree with you. I also let students know that if there are minimum requirements, that is just a "C". There should be no mystery regarding expectations. The mystery can be the barrier. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Sharon, Isn't it rewarding to see students incorporating their learning into experiences? It really does show growth. With students developing their knowledge and expressing it in the discussion and the instructor holding students to specific online discussion expectations, it will expose those students who are not engaged in learning. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Alternative and Authentic Assessment

John, When you use eportfolio, it is important that everyone is on the same page or the students don't take it seriously. The purpose of a portfolio is to showcase learning using projects that students deem as their good work. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Using Objective and/or Subjective Evaluations

John, It is really dependent on how well the question is written. I have seen true and false questions be the hardest questions to ever answer just by the way they were written and presented. Yes, there can be an element guessing but when you have a well written question with good choices it will require ability and/or knowledge to answer it. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Using Objective and/or Subjective Evaluations

John, I agree with you. It really depends on the objectives of the course and/or the unit. You want to make sure your evaluation can evaluate your students to make sure your objectives are met. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Summative Assessments

John, When I teach online I always offer time to talk online but privately. I also provide a discussion where they have to ask students questions about issues. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Summative Assessments

John, I have seen it and that is where you can measure student learning in different ways. It may be using portfolios or projects but it does provide students a different way to display learning. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson

Kelly Wilkinson

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Technology Assessment Tools

John, Truly I am surprised when I hear institutions allow students to take courses knowing their students to not have direct or regular access to technology. This is the greatest barrier to online learning. How can the experience be positive when the student is running around trying to find a computer to use. We don't want to begin by setting students up for failure. Dr. Kelly Wilkinson