Barbara Martin-Goldsand

I didn't realize the varied types of learning disabilities we might encounter as instructors. In order to engage all students well, it is important to address these differences in our online pedagogy

Utilizing colleague and student input as to clairity of a rubric is beneficial to the revision process

It is important that a rubric demonstrate fairness for all types of learners, without racial, cultural, gender, or other biases

Authentic assessment involves students performing real-world tasks so they can demonstrate that they can apply what they have learned. Rubrics are key components of authentic assessments. Important aspects of the type of assessment that enhances learning are:

clear criteria;
frequent feedback;
informative feedback; and
opportunities for self-assessment.

Rubtrics help make course expectations and criteria under which work will be evaluated clear. This allows students to better understand what is expected of them and allow for more objective assessment of their work.

It is important to respoect and take into account different ways/styles of learning

Using social networks can be beneficial to online learning vs social media

The communication model was very interesting to me. I plan to utilize it to improve communication with my students.

An understanding of students are motivated is essential to delivering an online course

I have learned that many of the old methods of assessment are not reliable indicators of authentic learning.