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As we begin this course we are going to work at creating a learning community where everyone is included in the creation process.
To add to the discussion
Step 1: Create a post by clicking on the pink plus sign and add an introduction.
In the introduction share who you are through words, images, or video.
Step 2: Next add to the what I need list and what I am willing to give by selecting the add comment option.

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What I need to be successful in this online learning environment... then end with what you are willing to give 

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What I need to be successful in this online learning environment... then end with what you are willing to give 

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Well I am your instructor and you can call me Erica if we haven't met in another class I have taught. As an instructor and course designer I love being online in a virtual setting as it is SUPER challenging to ensure every student has what they need. I look forward to the challenges and successes ahead of us.

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I would describe myself as very hardworking, and a persistent learner. I have two Master's Degrees and am enrolled in this program to help me as a teacher especially when it comes to meeting the needs of all of my students. As an online learner, I try to fully immerse myself into my learning. I continue to learn a great deal and am looking forward to seeing what I learn as I move through this class as well as the next ones. Thank you.

Violet

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I need organization in order to be successful in the online environment.  I am willing to try my hardest and absorb all the information that I can throughout this journey.  I look forward to working with everyone.

Sincerely,
Gina

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I would describe myself as a very motivated, and highly caring person. Within the last year, I found out that I have a very high interest in the medical profession, so I became a volunteer at a local hospital.
My online learner self is evolving. Since I became an online instructor, I have learned more than I ever expected possible. I have found that online instructing requires feedback to be clear and delivered in a timely fashion. My students will send numerous emails and phone calls if their work isn't graded within 48 hours. (I promise not to do this to you). I am anticipating learning a lot from everyone in the online community for this class and others, so I will be as open and honest as possible at all times.

Sincerely,

Gina

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I would describe myself as a hard-working fan of online learning. I have a Bachelors and two Masters Degrees. The last Masters was online and it was so much more convenient with my very busy schedule. Aside from my day job in teaching I've done for sixteen years, I also run a small furniture-making business. I am willing to put forth the effort to help my classmates and wish to learn something I don't already know.

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I have a very big, close-knit family, so I think that defines me most. I love online learning because it gives me flexibility to continue my education without sacrificing time with my family. I have been teaching kindergarten for 4 years and I truly love it! My bachelor's degree is in finance and I recently earned my masters in Elementary Education.  I have been strongly considering getting my GATE certification so this class will be very informative for me.  I look forward to getting to know everyone as the course progresses.

Sara

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Uzma Shah                                                                 I would describe myself as a committed, determined, and compassionate person. Over the years, I have realized that it is the commitment that has challenged me to work hard and improve my teaching skills in addressing the needs of my students. I have been teaching Special Education for the last five years.  This online course would enhance my knowledge and skills to accommodate the academic, social and emotional needs of my high ability students.

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Uzma Shah                                                                 I would describe myself as a committed, determined, and compassionate person. Over the years, I have realized that it is the commitment that has challenged me to work hard and improve my teaching skills in addressing the needs of my students. I have been teaching Special Education for the last five years.  This online course would enhance my knowledge and skills to accommodate the academic, social and emotional needs of my high ability students.

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I am a math teacher in Las Vegas NV trying to deal with the terrible new pay scale in our district the best I can by taking online classes.

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I have been an elementary classroom teacher for 19 years. I have taught second, fourth, and am currently in first grade. I have two adult step daughters and three (11, 7, and 4 yrs. old)  kids at home. along with my husband. I have a masters degree and 56+ graduate credits.  I am taking this class, and the last class, to renew my teaching license.  What I need as an online learner is very detailed and clear instructions.  Being vague does not work for me! I like to get things done in a timely manner.

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I would describe myself as hardworking and trying my best to meet the deadlines. This is my sixth year as a special education teacher. I have my endorsement in autism. I look forward to learning from this course so I can help my gifted students.

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I would describe myself as a positive, kind, and patient person. I have been teaching for 21 years. I've taught both elementary and middle school. I love online learning because it allows me the flexibility to spend more time with my family. I also love to travel and online learning makes it easy to just bring my laptop along and work while I travel. I recently just got back from London, which was a pretty amazing place to visit. I'm looking forward to this class and hoping to gain some new ideas.

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Hello again! I am a 5th year special education teacher and I am here trying to better my teaching and learn how to build curriculum. Looking forward to the class!

(also, I love padlet)

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I am excited to learn and focus on assessments and grading 

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I am excited to learn and focus on assessments and grading 

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By Violet Colavito

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Hello I am a little late because i have had to deal both personal and physical situation come up in my life just recently. I was just told by my specialist that i will need back surgery. I told him i want to put it off until the end of the school year in may. it will take 4 to 6 weeks to recuperate, so instead of using up most of my sick days i will recuperate over the summer, Well there goes my golf game. i am looking for to this session because i didn't do to well in the last and i want to improve. well this is me in a nut shell.

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Hello I am a little late because i have had to deal both personal and physical situation come up in my life just recently. I was just told by my specialist that i will need back surgery. I told him i want to put it off until the end of the school year in may. it will take 4 to 6 weeks to recuperate, so instead of using up most of my sick days i will recuperate over the summer, Well there goes my golf game. i am looking for to this session because i didn't do to well in the last and i want to improve. well this is me in a nut shell.

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Gina Giordano
I would describe myself as a very motivated, and highly caring person. Within the last year, I found out that I have a very high interest in the medical profession, so I became a volunteer at a local hospital.
My online learner self is evolving. Since I became an online instructor, I have learned more than I ever expected possible. I have found that online instructing requires feedback to be clear and delivered in a timely fashion. My students will send numerous emails and phone calls if their work isn't graded within 48 hours. (I promise not to do this to you). I am anticipating learning a lot from everyone in the online community for this class and others, so I will be as open and honest as possible at all times.

Sincerely,

Gina

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I look forward to this course on grading and assessment along with learning effective and efficient assessment strategies that I can implement to monitor my students’ progress in my classroom.