Use consistent language when giving instructions for similar assignments, that way students don't have to analyze the information again in a new way.
Also, avoid too much bold and italic, as too much emphasis equals no emphasis at all.
The importance of consistency in style and language is that it helps students -- they need visual cues and expected formulas so they can understand how to navigate the course and not have too many surprises. The most enterprising students will ask if there is confusion, but some will just drop off.
The most important thing I learned was about consistency. Given that I was not an Online teacher until COVID, it was all very confusing. We went from daily interactions with students with daily check points to students having to participate in online discussions and they weren't. I think I need to have a better "set up" so they will understand how to participate online and what exactly the course expectations will be. This will be difficult as we don't know if we are going back to school or not, but I think after this module I have a better idea of what this may look like.
Consistancy is key! Having existing templets will help keep the courses on the same line.
My biggest takeaway is maintaining consistency as a means to reduce confusion and frustratiion.
The more the student understands and is comfortable with the processes and modules, the more time can be spent completing class requirements.
Consistency is crucial to developing a course for online learning. Consitancy in Modules, formats, templates and assignments layouts can be a great tool to remote learners.
I already realize that I need to be more consistent with the delivery of my course material. I need to think about (chunking) my videos to a shorter length and how the content is reviewed afterwards.
Consistency is key. For the students and the instructor.
The importance of course content consistancy and modular consistancy is so important to facilitate student learning.
The most important thing for me is knowing my audience. It really doesn't matter what the objectives are if I do not present the material in a way that the students can understand and absorb.
Module consistently is important and allows the students to easily locate all of their course information.
Ensuring everything is consistent in the online course is something extremely important. I have taken online college classes and found it difficult to follow what the professor wanted. I appeared they were disorganized.
Too much emphasis (Bold) is no emphasis at all.
I learn the language throughout the course modules should also be consistent.
It is helpful to develop one learning objective database to use for multiple modules.
Being organized and consistent and posting module content for everyday and similiar content
Consistency is very important in achieving the objectives of the modules and it forms routines and habits that makes students learning easier.
What I have learned is that teaching online can be perceived by students in many different ways. It is important to make sure each module you develop is consistent throughout the lesson, the information should match learning objectives, and chunking material is important for reaching all the different types of learners.
Application of prior learned knowledge into learning excercises is key in CTE courses that are teching practcical how to types of skills. Learning is a step by step process that requires the use of learned concepts to acheive new learning objectives.
