tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349468976448373414.post284578220932167470..comments2023-10-15T10:56:00.569-04:00Comments on Distance Education Skill Share: Motivating eLearners, Pt. 2: Approach MattersJason Guardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02393926826589965899noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349468976448373414.post-36192835727121629312012-12-28T15:46:54.251-05:002012-12-28T15:46:54.251-05:00How did I miss this great comment for almost three...How did I miss this great comment for almost three months? Great insights, Nance. The sudden requirement of computer-based instruction can make things awkward and create attrition if it's not done with confidence. Maybe i just saw the Hobbit last night, but blended learning, digital literacy and computer-based testing is creating "an unexpected journey" for many teachers and students. I'm wondering what we can/should do to make that transition smoother. Thanks for bringing it up, Nance. Jason Guardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02393926826589965899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349468976448373414.post-56219184671585549532012-10-07T16:44:33.273-04:002012-10-07T16:44:33.273-04:00You have taken a different approach based on logis...You have taken a different approach based on logistics. I know that you make an important point. There are many students (and instructors) who are suddenly required to function in the online environment without adequate (or sometimes any) preparation. It is a tall order both for faculty and students to become familiar with a learning management system. The stress of trying to cope with learning the system as well as the content surely makes many students give up. In addition, lack of skills, knowledge and/or prep time can cause a good instructor to be a lot less effective than might be.<br />Nancy Bickford-Jordan, Ph.D.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14575126956362859479noreply@blogger.com