Distance Learning

For Educators, Trainers, and Leaders

Sponsored by the U.S. Distance Learning Association and Information Age Publishing

Indexed in DE Hub

Volume 11 #3, 2014

SPECIAL ISSUE

FOREWORD TO THE SPECIAL ISSUE: ASK ERROL! OR TRY THIS, Michael Simonson

INTRODUCTION TO THE SPECIAL ISSUE, Errol Craig Sull

“TRY THIS” COLUMNS
Responding To Online Student E-mails And Other Posts: The Good, The Ugly, And The Confused Student Engagement, Motivation, And Rapport

Parental Involvement And Its Impact On Student Achievement In Florida Virtual School

Creativity: Use It Effectively To Enhance Your Online Teaching

Reality-based Education: Teaching Your Course Beyond The Course

Want to Be Respected As a Distance Learning Educator? Don’t Whine, Be a Baby, Complain, or Be a Snob

A Miniguide To The Use Of Audio Files In The Distance Learning Class

Your First Postings: Always Crucial!

Creating and Using an Online Rubric for Maximum Effectiveness

Small Things Can Make the Difference Between a Good or Great Distance Educator

“ASK ERROL!” COLUMNS
Discussion Boards, Grades, and Student Involvement (7-1)

Becoming a Better Online Instructor, Discussion Threads, and Due Dates (7-2)

Groups, Plagiarism, Communication, and Media (7-4)

Late Work, Engagement Tips, Student Fears, Writing, Software Upgrades, and a New Year’s Resolution (8-1)

Student Evaluations, Micromanagement, Professional Development, Social Networking, and The Future of Online Education (8-2)

Beyond the APA Manual, Facebook “Friends,” Opening Letters, Student Writing, and Teaching Style (9-1)

Time Management, Software Updates, Reaching Students, and Dealing With Teams (9-2)

Audio and Visual Materials, Live Chats, Examples of Assignments, and Religion (10-1)

New Software, Responding to Student Complaints, Complete Assignments, and Time Off (10-4)

TRAINING, INFORMATION OVERLOAD, TIME, AND TRENDS (11-1)

AND FINALLY ... Educational Colonialism —by Michael Simonson