Tena Crews

About me

Stealth Consulting, LLC

Consultants: Tena B. Crews & Kelly Wilkinson

Our mission is to train business personnel and educators in the areas of:

1) providing content, whether for educational or informational purposes, in a blended or pure online environment;
2) assessment in online/e-learning;
3) additional areas as deemed necessary.

Interests

online learning, design and assessment

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Developing Meaningful Feedback

Robert, Thanks for your organized thoughts. It's good to abide by any school regulations. Grading within 72 hours is a good guideline. The timeliness and consistency in your feedback is essential. I like that you also noted professional and detailed. Nice job. Thank you for your input.

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Rubric Role

EXACTLY, Diana! Rubrics help the instructor and the students. It's keeps the expectations clear and helps alleviate any misunderstandings on grading. It also helps the instructor be more consistent in grading. Nice job!

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Generational Roles

Diana, You are completely correct - the classroom is a very diverse environment. It sounds like you are on the right track in trying to understand the variety of student you may have. Keep connecting! Thanks!

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Rubric Role

Diana, Rubrics help guide the instructor and student. Always give the rubric to the students with the assigned project so they know what is expected and how they will be evaluated. Thanks.

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Generational Roles

Diana, I am glad you enjoyed the module. It's interesting that you have already notices a difference in your students using the discussion board. You are on track to assist all age students in your classes. Thanks for your input.

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Pattern of Communication

Diana, You are correct. Tone and timeliness go hand in hand. It's always important to be professional. If at all possible, in any contact with students, try to be positive first even if negative or constructive criticism is to follow. Thanks for you input.

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Technology Communication Tools

Diana, Great input. Thanks! Using communication tools to help students reach course outcomes is of utmost importance. If the students are not familiar with the tools, it's easy to develop How To guides or record a mini-tutorial showing students how to use the tool. Your last point is important also. There are communication tools better for large groups vs small groups, etc. Nice job.

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Technology-based Communication Tools

As you are developing communication with our students in the online environment, it’s important to think about various technology-based communication tools. These tools typically fall into the following categories:

1) Small Group or One-to-One Meeting

2) Large Group Meeting and

3) Social Networking Sites

Never underestimate the need for small group or one-to-one software such as email, instant messaging, and the telephone to make connections with your students. Large group meeting software such as Adobe Connect Professional, Elluminate, Wimba, etc. allow you to interact synchronously with students as a group or record your live sessions so students can view them at a… >>>

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Teaching Online Course

Robert, Thanks for your additions to this forum. I'm glad you have experience in teaching online. Being flexible and prepared are essential. I do much of my teaching online asynchronously, but do have several synchronous sessions for students to attend. I typically plan 4-6 synchronous meetings and students must attend 2. That gives them some planning time. If your live sessions are optional, that's cool too. Nice job.

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Pattern of Communication

Lisa, Thanks for your input. The first session is the opportune time to go over all of the expectations, code of conduct, etc. I am like you and use the 24 hour rules on getting back to students. All of what you are doing is helping you establish your pattern for communication. I agree in the professional level of no texting language. Nice job!

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