Asynchronous discussions work well with the schedule of my e-learner nursing students. Discussions are well participated and very productive compared to what is happening in the classroom setting.
I have learned that instructors need to take time to get familiar with the course content, delivery methods, CMS, school policies, and best ways to keep students actively engage in teh content as well as getting them all the support that is needed.
Much of this is the same as in the classroom, the basic prep is the same.
Instructors now need to know more of the management of how a class works. Gone are the days of focusing solely on content delivery.
Understanding the platform being used, communication with students and keeping them focused in key.
Our on-line courses came suddenly thanks to concerns dealing with virus transmission. While delivery was capable, we didn't always make some requirements clear--such as how to address retakes (number and due dates), required discussions (chat sessions), and posting a summary after every module (goals should have been posted more completely as well). So far these shortcomings have been clearly identified....
I learned that being familiar with the Course is very important, its not about how much knowledge but how you share it with the students, being able to navigate and familiarize myself with the platform and course content will be very helpful when addressing a question or doubts from the students. There are different ways to keep the students engaged and interested in the different material being covered.
Online faculty has a lot of responsibility to students in teaching the course and needs mastery of the CMS
I noted the reasons students can become frustrated with online/remote learning.
In order for students to be successful in online learning, instuctors and students must both have an understanding of online platforms being used and how to effectively communicate information and resources.
I will be sure to be confident in the technology involved before I try to deliver content
It emphasized for me that synchronous and a-synchronous teaching might require a good deal of thought on when/how I can interact with students vs letting students work by themselves to go through course materials
It is important to be there for students learning topics but also trouble shoot technical difficulties so they don't give up and quit the courses.
I will absolutely take the time to find out what my students needs are ,so I can help them be a successful learner.
I have learned that as a teacher, you must know and understand how to navigate your online classroom. It is important to understand the ins and outs of your online classroom so you can be comfortable and knowledgeable to teach your students.
I learned so far that I need to get more familiar with the support structure of the CMS to be better able to offer support to students. I should offer an online tutorial or I also need to take the time to get familiar with the navigation of the CMS prior to diving into the course content.
I need to do some homework on how my school's LMS platform works. I have only learned what I need to get by. They offer tutorials I just need to study them.
This section of the lesson highlights about the modules and lessons that forms the course structure. The Course Management System delivers an online environment as well as a means to track the performance of students. Also, the emphasis on support infrastructure that entails the learning support for the online instructor and the technical support that includes the technical team is an educative reinforcer. As an online instructor, it is important to familiarize oneself with the course delivery techniques to be an effective and efficient online instructor.
Online learning requires preparation from the instructor. The instructor needs to know the ins and outs of the entire course or they risk losing student interest. Preparation also makes for a better delivery of the course which can lead to better student interest in the course.
You must be there both for the learning side and technical side.... also communication is key to success.
