I am always amazed at just how much I learn from my students. My area of specialty id Nephrology Nursing. Therefore, when I have students in many disciplines within our profession, it intrigues me just how different yet similar our profession can be. Loved to hear your thoughts as well.

Cheryl

This has been a very informative section that will enhance my classes and allow more student participation.

how to avoid unwanted distractions?

What would you like to know?

creating duos or three somes to tie together ideas from a lecture (10 min huddle) with 3 min to present to rest of group can often bring into play different uses of the information.

Technology plays a critical role in creating an engaging online student experience. In particular, technology influences one’s ability to adequately interact with students and be responsive to their needs. With the proper systems in place, institutions will be better equipped to meet online students’ needs and support retention efforts.

Student retention is indeed an important fact and it helps the school to provide that student with the online technology in order to be successful in obtaining the educational goal they want to acomplish. Online technology helps to prepare them to obtain the job they desire after successful completion of the required courses and other requirements necessary to work in the profession they have choosen.

Vernise

Introverts are often defined negatively: "shy, socially withdrawn, and tend to talk less." I belive this is the case because extroversion is idealized by American culture. What could be positive attributes of introverts? For example, they might be "socially withdrawn" in some situations but thrive in smaller social groups.

Question styles 

It seems to me that  a number of questions have two possible answers and that both would besupportive. Thetheory is interesting. 

1. Students, parents, and teachers will identify the students by their first names only. (If a parent comments, it should read “amber’s dad” instead of “Brad Moore”).
2. Keep personal information private, such as your last name, phone number, and where you live.
3. Respectful comments are allowed.
4. Proof-read comments are allowed.
5. Use complete sentences with appropriate grammar. (“Text talk” does not qualify).
6. All comments submitted must have teacher approval first.
7. Try to write comments that continue the conversation. (Click here for helpful hints).
8. Try to find comments you agree with or made an impact on you, then add to the discussion.

I would like to hear a few important points why you feel that Oral Hygiene would be important to you.

A few ideas that I suggest woulde be provide timely and useful feedback, have guest speakers join your class on Zoom, provide active learning opportunities. have students express their own personal exprience related to the topic and share with peers. I also would give a 5-10 minute break not one that is to long.  

Would anyone have suggestions or ideas of how to effectively make recommendations to students who are always working behind & not meeting the deadlines? (particularly when there are assignment due dates & deadlines)

In my Marketing Class, we have a beginning of the semester activity where we develop a Class Code of Conduct - we brainstorm in small groups then bring all ideas together for the class to then develop this Code.  It is printed out and everyone signs it, making a commitment as a class to follow the Code.  Even in a virtual setting, this could be developed in this manner - with Instructor guidance.  What do you think?

Any helpful tips for those experienced with Edgenuity Distance Learning Platform?  We had a 5 day crash course

prior to beginning distance learning in March.  I have taken many of the webinars Edgenuity offers.  I was hoping

someone would have some additional information that may be useful.   Thank You!

Do anyone have any ideas on to help retain students in distance learning classes?

Sometimes my students will go quiet and I can't get them to engage in the conversation. Any thoughts on a better way to get the discussion started?

It is important to create leactures that are Live.  Play jeaporady to master objectives, 

How do you keep online learners engaged?

I learned that we must determine the technology skill levels of each student. We cannot assume that they have even the most basic skills, such as how to upload a file, when we are getting started. The use of social media can be a way to engage students in a real world form of learning if they have the social and communication skills necessary to communicate in that media. We must evaluate their skills prior to adding that to the course. 

What is your favorite tool or trick to ensure that your course is meeting Accessibility?