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Many teachers have said they don’t want to use too much technology in their course for fear of overwhelming their students and frustrating them. What is your idea of “too much” technology?

Instructors have often said that students come to UFV campus because they like the sense of community that exists. Their students say they prefer it to online learning. How have you created a “sense of community” or have been in a learning community online?

Instructors have mentioned more of their students are accessing their courses on mobile devices but the instructors are unsure if their courses are mobile friendly. Name one aspect of a mobile friendly course in Blackboard, or one aspect that isn’t mobile friendly.

Instructors have mentioned that using older technologies, such as overheads, still prove effective in the classroom and the complexity of newer technologies, like smartboards, can interfere with he learning process.  How do you incorporate newer technologies when teaching?  Join the conversation.

Classrooms can be set up in pods. Does this layout change the dynamics in facilitating and learning in the classroom? How? Share your views with your peers in this blog

Instructors have been asked by students, “Why do you use so many YouTube and third party videos in your course, can’t you do your own?”  This may imply that an instructor’s expertise on the subject is being challenged.  How would you respond to the student?  What’s your approach to using third party videos in your … Read more