The question of whether or not I tend to focus on one mode of communication over another is a really good one. My first reaction is to say that it may be closely tied to the level of the course. That is, I may rely a lot more in interpersonal modes in elementary- and intermediate-level courses, and move towards more explicit interpretative and presentational modes in more advanced courses. There are elements, I think, of all three in all courses, but I do probably lean in certain directions, and I probably voice these leanings (to myself) as "they should do [this] more at this level."
A better understanding and greater exposure to the "modes" will help them be imprinted on my brain (and thus teaching approaches). I still find that I think in terms of skills rather than modes.
I have to admit that I'm hoping that distance learning will never be a major context or mode of my course delivery. I sure to appreciate the person-to-person contact that is not mediated (primarily) by technology.
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