Understanding the CMS, and course structure are tantamount to success in online learning. Instructional strategies will vary by teacher. Engagement by students is vital as well as familiarity in using online techniques.
I feel that structure and student's knowledge of the structure is a key point. Most students do not like the unexpected and allowing them to know the flow of your instruction will make the learning more pleasurable. I am going to try post the structure and timeline from the start.
To ensure that your course is well designed you have to first comprehend the course content and all the various types of delivery for that content. I will use this in my couse by first spending ample time compreheding all the tools abailable to me and making informed decesions on technology to use in my course.
Timely orientation is essential to students' success in the E-learning environment.
I need to make sure the content is in a logical sequence and the directions are clear and precise of what is expected.
Learners will likely be more engaged when they have perceived support for both content and technical issues. As an instructor, I can test out the CMS to see how it works on various devices, post instructions on expectations and helps, check back with learners frequently, and make sure our main methods of communication are working.
Ensure that the students as well as the instructor are familiar with the online learning platform. The instructor needs to familiar with managing the course, that is, the class roster, assignments, etc. Resources should be available to the students as they progress through the course and they need to be aware of how they will be evaluated.
It is important to establish absystem to provide students with feedback. Student may become discourage, or stop working on assignments if they feel they are not being supported.
I have learned that it is important to have considered all aspects of the course before you begin such as assignments, due dates, can they retake quizzes and test, time frame for taking quizees and test, etc.
Also since students often feel more comfortable in this format it may open up better and broader discussuons.
I've learned there are many different forms of support and learning modes to maximize the educational experience.
As an online instructor, there are many ways to deliver content to students. It is important for the instructor to be aware of how to deliver the material that is required for each unqiue program or insitution.
I would make sure I am familiar with the course delivery techniques and strategies for e-learning. I need to make sure I can manage the learning environment. I will also make sure I provide constant feedback to my students to help them to feel engaged and supported.
Familiarize yourself with the course delivery techniques and strategies
Your ability to manage the learning environment and each learner's learning experiences, and to provide informative and constructive feedback in a timely manner, is of prime importance to your success as an online instructor.
I did not know that these types of online classes had an abbreviation/term for them, CMS, I had not heard of this particular phrase before. I was reminded that online learning is much more effective for students to willingly participate when they know that their teacher is consistently monitoring the questions/problems that may arise. It is a much more pleasant experience for all involved when there are timely responses. As a substitute teacher, if my classroom assignments this year require online assignments, I will be sure to tell students the time frame of which I am available, and stick closely to these times to always be available to help. I will be certain to review assignments to make sure they work/can be submitted before I ask students to complete the assignment for themselves.
Reply to Remi Oluyi's post:When e-learners face some issues they get very easily frustrated and the instructor should be well equiped to meet the students' demands on the subject.
Reply to Philip Gerstenbluth's post:I agree that keeping a track of what they need to do helps students .
I have learned that teaching on e-learning is not as simple as one would assume. I think that this course has helped me realize that as an instructor I need to be able to nvigate the site, in order, to put assignments on and answer the students in a timely manner. I have learned that it is not easy for every student to adapt to the e-learning as well as the instructor especially when their is a software malfunction, or the computer system and software are not all compatable with the Course Management System.
It's important for me as an Instructor to familiarize myself with the course delivery techniques and strategies such as, what is the manner in which the content is delivered and what instructional, media, presentation, and display strategies are used. It's important for me to ensure success with e- learning structure is key.
This module provided a good reminder that structure of the course should be discussed with the students. I intend to add a video tutorial for the structure as well as add to my course outline.
As an Instructor it is imperative to familiarize myself with the course delivery techniques and strategies, learn different learning styles to reach my student so they will understand the learning materials and be successful with online learning.
Reply to Rebecca Hubbard's post:To be able to meet all of the students' is the only way to keep their attention on the course.
