Nancy Parker

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There are many technologies that truly enhance online learning. We can convey and receive information from students with ease at any time, from any place in the world. The freedom that this allows both student and instructor is great.

Nancy Parker

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Guide on the Side

I remember the first time that I heard this expression and thought how succinctly it stated the obvious direction of successful education. Guiding speaks to student interaction and involvement. Guiding id supported by technology - great combination.

Nancy Parker

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Synchronous or Asynchronous

Synchronous or asynchronous are both important in the online classroom. That's what AIU provides with the chats. It's nice when what we're already doing is an approved practice.

Nancy Parker

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Technology

Online technology has provided opportunities for students who simply are not in a location or position to attend face-to-face. It's made a tremendous impact on higher education.

Nancy Parker

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Assessment

Assessment is one of the most time-consuming parts of online teaching, yet we rarely see workshops that have hands-on grading practice and evaluation.

Nancy Parker

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Scaffolding

Scaffolding is needed with students of all ages and at all levels of ability. There is no doubt, however, that scaffolding is most helpful to the struggling students. The word describes the process.

Nancy Parker

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Class 103

This address the basics of instructional design. Some of it is not in our control, yet it's good to know about it. Do you think that there is one section of this study that is more important than the others?