Most recent public comments by Fr. John Vandenakker https://nowcomment.com/users/80057 https://nowcomment.com/documents/140998?scroll_to=1869887 https://nowcomment.com/documents/140998?scroll_to=1869887 Given the ubiquitousness of digital media, has anyone ever opted for an exclusively "video" response to discussions (by both students and teachers)? You would have to impose strict limits on comments (say 2 minutes). I know that pedagogically we are trying to foster good writing skills in our students. But given the digital age we live in, should we not also be fostering good "oratorical" skills as well? Fri, 08 May 2020 11:17:37 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/140998?scroll_to=1869879 https://nowcomment.com/documents/140998?scroll_to=1869879 Additionally, this seems like an effective tool to use in giving feedback/correction to major written assignments. Fri, 08 May 2020 11:04:42 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/140998?scroll_to=1869874 https://nowcomment.com/documents/140998?scroll_to=1869874 How about these categories for assigned roles: flaming liberal; intransigent trad; clueless disciple? Fri, 08 May 2020 11:01:30 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/140998?scroll_to=1869871 https://nowcomment.com/documents/140998?scroll_to=1869871 I would encourage students to reply with "bullet points." This will encourage/help them to keep their comments as concise as possible. Fri, 08 May 2020 10:54:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/140998?scroll_to=1869866 https://nowcomment.com/documents/140998?scroll_to=1869866 The danger of going "all in" with these new online pedagogical tools is that it tends to make students "produce" more work for a typical class than they are used to (at least from what I have heard). Therefore, in the interest of balance, I would be in favor of a robust and graded weekly discussion section replacing the need for mid-term exams. Fri, 08 May 2020 10:48:30 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/140998?scroll_to=1869858 https://nowcomment.com/documents/140998?scroll_to=1869858 I agree Fr. Tim, but worry that in a large class (20+ students), correcting for spelling and grammar can be a lot of work! Especially if it is being done on a weekly basis. Sat, 09 May 2020 15:32:19 -0400