This was the single best class I took in the program, without a doubt.
This was by far the best class I have taken in the program, well organized, relevant and a very knowledgeable instructor who was always present. I certainly would recommend that this class to be switched to be a required one for this program.
In my courses I'm paying as much attention to the instructor's pedagogical method as I am to the content being shared - in some courses, they seem to be at odds ("do as I say, not as I do") and this is troubling. With you I feel that it's an integrated approach and I am very appreciative of that. Thank you - it has been a lively and challenging course.
Leslie was incredible as a role model for what an online teacher should be. I appreciate so much that she gave 110%, and gave me a good example to look up to.
I thought this was a fabulous course. I learned more about what should be in a good course from your class than I did from the 01-04 series.
You are personally involved with each of your students, moreso than any of my other professors.
This course has been one of the highlights of my degree program at CSUH. What I take away from this course is practical and applicable to my future teaching. I am aware of the issues much more intimately that at any point previously. The most important thing that I take away from this course is a much, much better understanding of the discussion process in the online classroom from posting to grading students posts. I feel so much more confident about this now that I have fiinished this course.
Leslie provided clear instructions and explanation for what was required in this course. The student knew exactly what was necessary to get a good grade. What was great was you knew these things from the very beginning of the class.
This course was a comfortable and risk-free place to discuss and learn. Isn't that the goal?
Leslie was always available to answer questions. You certainly did not have to wait a long time to get answers.
Leslie is an excellent online instructor...supportive yet firm and clear on her expectations of the class
I like and admire the high expectations for discussion threads. It makes us all work harder but we learn more that way.
I was really glad that you got on my case. Even though I am a graduate student, I need it.
I think that you have been one of the most flexible of the facilitators that I have had in the Masters program. You readily revise the course as you receive feedback and I think, go the extra mile, to accommodate everyone.
You are doing a great job. I appreciate your very timely feedback and one on one emails when the need arises.
Leslie, I really appreciate your willingness to work with me during the 2 weeks I had to be away. Your understanding and support definitely reduced my stress level.
Thanks Leslie for making this course a positive experience! I very much appreciate your stand on timely postings and collaboration. I think that you were most understanding when you allowed the class the option to complete the project in groups or individually. That must have been hard since I get the sense that you are an advocate of collaboration. (As am I)
The class is very well organized, great readings, and interesting discussions.
I thought Leslie was very responsive and very direct with her feedback.
Excerpts from student emails:
I could not ask for a better teacher and mentor.
As a classroom teacher, I really appreciate your high expectations. Don’t change that.
I appreciate your desire to address our concerns with us and your willingness to offer constructive criticism when you feel that we could have done better.
I appreciate your positive feedback. It came at a time when I needed the encouragement :-)
As a future online instructor, I know how important community building through discussion is and hope to be able to bring the kind of zeal for discussion to my classes that you have. I also like the "rubric" you have designed in grading our discussions. It seems very fair and unbiased. Thanks again for your efforts as our instructor.
Thank you Leslie. It takes great leadership in an online class to make those discussions happen!
Thank you for the feedback; it came at just the right time when I was feeling a bit behind because of no computer access over the weekend! So far I'm really enjoying the course and I appreciate your active participation.
You're a great source of inspiration to all of your students. I'm fortunate to have found you, Leslie.
Thank you for the feedback. This is just another reason why I knew you would an excellent facilitator.
I really appreciate you sharing your reasoning with all of us; few instructors would take the time to do that.
Thanks so very much for the encouragement. You are wonderful! Everytime I get a little on edge you always say just the things I need to hear.
Thank you for so thoroughly explaining your thought process on the changes. Not only does it help me as a student but encourages me to do the same as an instructor.
I appreciate the dynamic and responsive way in which you are teaching.