Renee Shaffer

Location: south carolina

About me

I am a career educator (27+ years) in higher education at the university and career college level. I love helping colleagues put the pieces together to learn how to be the best instructor/educator possible.

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Institutional Issues

Lauren , That would be my experience also and even more evident is that the students sometimes wait until it is too late (i.e. missed exams, etc.) to start the communication process. Thanks for being in the class. Renee Shaffer

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Changes in Higher Education

Tom, Yes and it is my hope that ultimately we are educators who really want our students to learn our subjects. Thanks for being in the course. Renee Shaffer

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Accessible Software

BRIGITTE , Oh yes so many things have changed since I wrote my doctoral papers. The ease of which is often amazing. Renee Shaffer

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Visual Impairments

BRIGITTE , So glad that you brought it to the attention of our dean. Thanks for being in the class and Happy Holidays. Renee Shaffer

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Using Adaptive Learning

Jo Ann, Sounds like a good plan as long as the students actually will actively participate in the adaptive learning. Renee Shaffer

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Intelligent Tutors

Jo Ann, It can be anything. But usually they will show up as a voice over avatar. Thanks for being in the class. Renee Shaffer

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Academic Institutional Support of Copyright

Rakisha, If your institution doesn't have a place, it might be that you need to talk to the library staff who may be able to assist you in starting. Renee Shaffer

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Good Administrative Skills

LiKeyasha, Some people think that a checklist is so simplistic, but it works for me! Renee Shaffer

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LiKeyasha, What you wrote is so true. We need to impart solida digital literacy to our students and letting them know about Creative Commons, for example, is a great place to start. Thanks for being in the class. Renee Shaffer

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Accessible Software

Corliss, Yes, sometimes is takes a little bit of practice but the software can be so helpful for all people. Thanks for being in the class. Renee Shaffer

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