Make sure the content and layout is formatted for the student for ease to be able to navigate the course effectively. Be simple and straight forward in wording sections
It's important continuously modify the course content to fit the needs of the learners. Remember the four o's to modify course content: origin, organization, orchestration, and outcome assessment.
All teaching innovations need to be tested in order to validate academic outcomes and benefits. Assess and evaluate the course in order to provide justification and to demonstrate academic rigor for online instruction, gather objective data such as scores on exams
Online instructor must keep it interesting by using different strategies. Be it games,discussion,quizzes. Trying to make it as close to a f2f classroom as possible
This may seem obvious to everyone, however I was able to realize that teaching online does not simply mean taking what I do in a face to face classroom and placing it online. There is much more to creating an online learning environment. I learned that I must find ways to engage students with the material, with each other, and with the instructor as well as provide opportunities for reflection.
I like what I am learning about organization and consistency and am relfecting on this as I revise my high school courses for next year. I also now realize how 'cold' my online classroom is currently...with no welcome letter, photo, or instructor bio, etc. I can now see that by creating a more welcoming community of learning for my students, I can improve upon student engagement & learning.
I like to 4 O's it lays it out simple.it makes it easy to understand the process in order.
Consistancy and organization, are key to making students feel included and informed.
Consistency and fluency in course construction is paramount to success.
It is important to understand that linear progression through the course is not effective add or can be in face to face courses. Online courses must be organized in ways most effective to the medium.
Being organized is important. Also trying to just turn all of your f2f curriculum into online is not a wise choice.
It is essential in an online classroom to engage students as early as possible by sending a welcome email and introducing yourself to the class. The more engaged a student is the more successful they will be in the class.
There are a lot of things to consider when exploring an online environment.
I learned about feedback and evaluation of the course, and the role of the online administrator.
I learned about the importance of being organized.
When creating online content, a teacher should continually improve the content.
It is important to be organized with all assignments and communications. The instructor need to be consistent to help with the understanding of material. Guidance and feedback are essential also.
Online consistency to ensure student is engaging and understanding concepts
Test the activity for the online class out on a colleague who will give you honest deedback. Do you get enough bang for your buck?
It is important to convey the structure and time required for online courses. Often times the online course may take the same or even more time then a face to face course. The structure is important for the class ro run well.
