To succeed as online instructor, it is important to keep a to-do list reminding us all the tasks we have to daily/weekly perform and the deadline of each module. Understanding the online platform is a key to be efficient and to ensure the best learning experience for our students.
Everyone teaches differently! It is important to understand the environment in which you will be teaching as well as the parameters you will have for instruction!
I plan to incorporate all aspects of course content and really focus on student interaction through online and on campus.
To be a successful online instructor it is critical to be familiar with the CMS used. Providing a student orientation to such will greatly assist the learner. Being accessible to bridge the gap between a traditional classroom environment and an online environment is also critcial Know the required policies and protocals of the academic institution is essential.
I was made aware that the same reasons I was hesitant to teach online classes, are the same hesitations the students have...- lack of technical support, unfamiliarity with the mode, feeling lost
Information and organization of the delivery for the e-learning enviornment for students and faculty is import for success. The information provided will be helpful tools for communication, engaging with students, and processes.
I thought it was interesting to see so many of the aspects of online learning all featured together - you are reminded of how much goes into this. The more familiar you are with all the aspects of how the course is set up, the more effective you will be. People learn differently and people teach differently. I think just being more aware makes you more rounded in your thinking and how you communicate with your students.
To ensure the student's success in an e-learning environment, the instructor must have an understanding of the platform and tools available to the student. Additionally, since there is no physical interaction with the student, it is vital to respond to student inquiries in a consistent and timely manner.
The knowledge and understanding of a course r/t content, techincal areas, requirements before the course opens to best prepare students.
In this course I learned that course delivery is important for the instructor in an online learning environment. More importantly, the instructor is responsible for supporting and engaging the students in an online learning platform.
E learning structure is challenging for every student. Our main task as instructor is to motivate and communicate the lecture content properly. Understanding that you have a support system specially the expertise of colleague is great.
good communication is key
Online is different than in the classroom in several aspects.
All instructors will take a different approach to the same learning goal.
Make sure students know how to get in touch with IT.
I think this module provided an important reminder of how important it is to make sure students have the resources that they need, and that we are always doing our utmost as instructors to assist them and utilize all of the tools at our disposal to ensure their success.
Communication is argueably one of the most important things to be aware of when working in customer service
Structure is the key for success.
I find that as I am maneuvering through the course, it is a continual learning experience and I am rather enjoying the effort. My primary goal is to keep the students engaged while assuring that they learn the content of the course in order to retain the information.
To have very strong knowledge of the information you are teaching and engage the students during live lectures.
