This is a little different for online course management for the Covid19 situation. My usual CTE course is in person. I am tasked with continuing instruction in a NTI fashion (online instruction and packets). The process of online course creation requires a platform to have and be familiar with. THe only tools I have are email, google classroom, google forms and edpuzzle. These are pretty good delivery mediums but they have their pros and cons. I maintain student contact and offer manageaeble assignments and assessmants on a weekly basis. Trying to finish out the year with relevant lessons which will be attended by my students is my main goal.
I found this very interesting, learners are more engaged into their studies when they have confidence in the instructor. As an instuctor, it's important that we do learn the software utilized so can can offer great online learning.
I learned it is important for me to be knowledgeable and familiarized about the course management system in order to provide the most effective online learning experience for my students.
So far I have learned that the more prepared I am with how I want the course to progress and how I am going to engage the student in a none face to face enviroment the easier it will be for the student to learn information. To meet my goals I am going to make sure that I am fimilar with my online delivery system and get a chance to run through my course materials a couple times on that delivery system so I can better navagate students through any issues they may encounter.
This really good information to get me prepared for my upcoming class.
E-learning is becoming more popular among learning institution. I have learned that structure and security is essential for the instructor and learners. There will be learners new to online learning and it is the responsibility of the instructor to guide them through the process. I intend to use information in this module by communicating expectations of the course in addition to providing feedback to each learner when submitting assignments and comments.
I would like to be better at designing some activities that don't have to be done in linear fashion, because some students like to work ahead and/or become more interested the more they learn to apply the information.
Our students received an orientation to their Course Management System early on in the program, but I think it would be helpful to have a "refresher" on how to use different aspects of the system further along, because they forget things!
I have learned the importance of having the students have the instructors accessible as well as the help from technical support
The instructor must make sure the content in the lesson is clearly presented and allow time for the students to ask questions if something is not clear.
So far in this module, I have learned the importance of course structure, learning and technical support and the array of information that I should be prepared to address in advance and as needed. Having been thrusted into on-line instruction with no preparation (COVID-19) and based on the interaction I am experiencing with my students, they are familiar with how to navigate my chosen platform; However, I will attemp to locate and post a student tutorial. Additionally, I learned that I need to navigate my online instructrution platform to expand my knowledge.
Quality online courses engage the learner in meaningful learning activities that promote the achievement of the desired learning outcomes. Learning outcomes are higher when learners are actively engaged in the learning process instead of being passive receptors of information.
To ensure student success in distance learning, it is important that the material be easy to find and easy to follow, they should have support from the instructor and with technology - potentialy by a technical support person - to troubleshoot any roadblocks to learning. While distance learning, it is still important to address different learning styles with interactive lessons.
As online instructor, I should verify course content is logically organized, be familiar with module content, course objectives, and utilize a variatey of software delivery methods. I should promptly response to student questions and feedback and develop activities to keep them interested in the course.
I learned that the course structure, the structure of the delivery platform and my familiarity with both have a great impact on students expereince and ability to navigate the online learning experience successfully. As the instructor must be able delivery the content in a way that students will understand that they are not out there by themselves and that I am with them every step of the way.
As we start to think about transitioning all of our high school courses on-line during this unique time in history, and considering that participation in the on-line learning is essentially optional for students, how do we ensure that the on-line format and content is accessable and engaging for students?
I'm learning that there are so many components that go into a successful online course.
I plan to create content that's easy to understand and pair each lesson with an open discussion forum so students may interact with each other to help generate ideas for their projects.
It is very important to be familiar with the content that you teach and knowing the method the material will get to you students. Setting expectations for the students is also important.
Teachers should closely review all information on the online system and make sur it is correct. Making it easy for students to navigate without getting frustrated
From an instructor perspective, an on-line course needs to designed in a coherent way so that students can follow rationally. The instructor must have a working knowledge of the CMS and how support can be accessed. Being familiar with the material and how it will be delivered to the students is paramount.
I will take the time to become more familiar with the course studies so I can become an effective support system.
