Using for a group collaboration and discussion definitely differed from what I was accustomed to in an LMS standard threaded discussion space; I have used Wikis before but only as a solo venture or a small group collaboration. I have not used it for a larger collaborative group effort which is kind of ironic as […]

I’ve batted this scenario around for a couple of days and this is what I’ve come up with for Anju with trying to keep in mind the demographics of her clientele. Step 1: For the oral presentation, I would make a PowerPoint presentation.  This would allow her to constantly be improving her seminar while keeping […]

Benoit has a decision to make regarding his use of a LMS in his Business Writing course.  According to MIT (Panettien 2007), LMS system enhancements are organized into six categories: Content Management (class materials) Website Structure Homework (assignments and submissions) Access control Interaction with students (e-mail and RSS feeds) Ease-of-use enhancements Having used both WebCT […]

I am going to relate Chickering and Gamson’s (1987) Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education to my teaching and the view from my students. Without even knowing it, I have tried to use most of these techniques (if not all) into my teaching practices. As I mentioned earlier, I heavily use PBL in […]

I believe that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. It is my desire as a educator to help students meet their fullest potential in these areas by providing an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking, and […]