Mae Dorado

I think what really resonated with me after reading about Subjective and Objective Assessments is that adequate and appropriate assessments are not easy to create.  A poorly constructed test will result in grades that may not accurately reflect what has been learned. 

Subjective tests are evaluated by giving an opinion. Objective test, on the other hand, have right or wrong answers.  Subjective tests are more challenging to prepare, administer, and evaluate correctly; essays are a good example of subjective assessments.  Rubrics should be used in evaluating essays and should be shared with students with clear guidelines to help them focus… >>>

Assessments determine knowledge, attitudes, skills, and/or beliefs.  There are diagnostic assessments to be administered at the beginning to determine pre-existing skills or knowledge, then there are formative assessments which can help me determine ongoing learning, and lastly,  summative assessments to account for learning at the end of the instruction.

I rely on the use of assessments to determine student learning and improve on my teaching.  I have never taught a class the exact same way because each class has students with different learning styles and adaptation levels.   Don't be afraid to adapt to your students.

I learned there are a variety of technology assessment tools that should be used to assess student learning, selection can be based on a student's learning style...and it can vary based on what is best for the majority of your learners. I try to stay flexible and make adjustments based on what worked and did not work because each class can differ.

I am all about student engagement, the number of years that I have been teaching helped me to learn that engagement gets better evaluation scores and happier student learners.  I certainly agree with the module lessons that emphasize "Good facilitation techniques suggest that multiple strategies should be used to engage students."

I do lots of preofessional development and peer mentoring to find techniques that will work and help my courses.

I am glad to hear that much of what I am already doing is necessary to evaluate student learning and ensure that learning has occurred.  I teach in both online and face-to-face environments and highly utilize feedback that I receive from a student's evaluation of the course.

I have learned that highly engaged students are essential for the teaching environment, regardless of synchronous versus asynchronous environments.  I do alot of asking the students to refelct on what they have learned and experienced and share that in a collaborative way. 

I'll continue to use feedback on assessments as a way to… >>>

I have learned that communicating effectively is essential for establishing a pattern of teaching and will assist students in successfully navigating and getting through your course.  Through multiple communication means, such as, the syllabus, LMS Announcements, Face-to-Face Reminders, Student Feedback...I can be effective and thorough in my communication.

Technology Tools can help make teaching and managing a course more efficient.  But a teacher has to understand the tool before expecting the students in the course to use it.  Take the time to be competent in the use of the tool(s) and don't be afraid to continue to learn about it.

Managers don't always make good leaders.  Something I take to heart over the past 20 years of teaching, mentoring and managing in my various positions.  You need to practice what you preach, earn the respect from your peers and subordinates to be a good leader and they will consider you a good manager.

I appreciate the tips for online communication strategies.  I prefer to use response sequencing which is a technique for attending to students’ needs in a personalized manner. The more personal attention I provide to a student, the more I see they trust me and respect me as a mentor.

I think it is important for fostering relationships to help students feel confident in my courses and program.

Although my preference is for face-to-face interation with students...I must learn to adapt.  Technology trends are becoming popular methods of delivering instruction in the form of activities that will engage the learner.  If I can communicate on their level they may be able to understand the concepts and adapt to the learning environment better.