I don't think it's a disservice. Many students may need the extra help or push. This is an important encouragement factor. This is the type of discouragement they would experience in a F2F setting. Online learning may leaves room for flexibility under the instructors discretion.
Guerda,
We have to make sure we help students learn time management. I started building calendars through Outlook to help students plan then work. You could use google calendars.
Dr. Kelly Wilkinson
By make up work do you mean extra credit or do you mean letting them turn things in late?
We do not allow extra credit but we do allow some assignments to be turned in late the first 4 weeks of class without an excuse but there is a late penalty (15% off the first 48 hours, 25% off after 48 hours but before the end of 5 days, 0 points after 5 days). We don't take any unexcused assignments late in week 5 because that is the last week of class & we don't accept discussion board posts late because that affects other students' ability to complete their assignments.
Even with that, it is hard to get students to understand that if they want to turn things in late and avoid a late penalty they have to ask beforehand & have a valid reason. I have had some that simply announced when they will be turning things in and were disappointed when they got a late penalty or when it isn't accepted for points; even if they were told they would not get points for it if they posted it because it was after 11:59 pm Sunday & they posted it anyway after getting that email and seeing the message in the grade book that said "Not posted by Sunday at 11:59 pm, may no longer be submitted for points".
Cindi ,
I find that many rules apply to everyone but the student who broke them! I find if you hold students to the deadline they will rise to the challenge. I do think sometimes you are paying the price for the actions of other instructors. Stand your ground!
Dr. Kelly Wilkinson
I agree with you that it is a disservice. Then again life sometimes get in the way. What I try to do is be fair and flexible with my students. I do encourage my students to turn in all of their work however if it is late there will be late points deducted. I then reiterate that time management is very important to their success and how it will equate to the work environment.
Sarah,
I agree with your strategies. I actually understand life happens but that is where communication is so important and they need to learn this.
Dr. Kelly Wilkinson
Sarah,
I agree with your strategies. I actually understand life happens but that is where communication is so important and they need to learn this.
Dr. Kelly Wilkinson
Sarah,
I agree with your strategies. I actually understand life happens but that is where communication is so important and they need to learn this.
Dr. Kelly Wilkinson
We have a policy that is given to the students up front upon beginning the course that no make-up assignments will be accepted however we do allow them two make-up exams. These exams must be taken within 3 days of the original date and are usually multiple choice. This teaches the student to really see the importance of time management.
Ashley,
I started using the policy of no make up work. Students have to understand rules are for everyone including them!
Dr. Kelly Wilkinson
I understand the rationale behind this policy. However, most of our students will not pass if we do not accept make up work, so we do so. Any suggestions how we can change this?
