Tena Crews

Loriann, Planning ahead and not procrastinating like many students is essential. You are right on target. Thanks for your input.

Loriann, The 24 hour rule is normal and a good one to stick with. However, it was brought up that students may take that very literally so saying "the next day" can work too and give you flexibility. Thanks.

Twyla , Yes. The rubric helps both the instructor and students both before and after the assessment process. Thanks for your input in this forum.

David, "By the next day" is a good rule to follow. I can see where some students may take 24 hours as too literal. But, you are still being timely. Thanks for your input.

Khal, When you serve as a good role model, the students benefit greatly. The rubrics will help with details as well. Thanks.

Kristina, Providing the simple examples follows the KISS method. That is very helpful to many students. I like your requirements (5-8 sentences of research facts, etc.) for the postings. This would be helpful to students as well. Thanks!

David, Professional development does take time away from other things we could be doing, but keeping an open mind to learning new things is essential. Thanks for noting that every little bit we learn helps.

David, Announcements and a FAQ discussion board have eliminated my email overload. Thanks for your input in this forum. Keep them coming. Thanks!

David, Measuring success comes in many fashions. It may be success for a particular students to post on the discussion board and voice his/her opinion. Others may be successful if they earn an A or B on a project or assignment. Spontaneity can occur with a posting on the discussion board to bring up a conversation about questions that are arising from several students or expanding on comments left by students or a "guest speaker," etc. It's good to try. Thanks for your input.

Erin , I have also had students make these videos as well. The most simple teaching philosophy is: See, Do, and Teach. When students watch you do something and then do it themselves, they learn. But when they can teach someone else how to do it, they really understand. Just a thought. Thanks for your input.