F2F and online learning are similar; however, they are different enough that the course needs to be transformed into a different format. The approach to online learning is also very unique and takes a different mindset.
When going from face to face to remote learning, the instructor cannot solely rely on the student's intrinsic motivation. Use feedback, accountability, and objective and subjective evaluations. Being organized is a key component to keeping the students engaged.
This module really brought home the importance of attending to details when designing (or converting from f2f) an online course. The point that every step NEEDs to be assessed fir how well it fits an online environment.
my best take away in course orchestration in particular being able to rise to the challenge and make an effort to modify and edit content as needed and as often as necessary to best accomodate and facilitate effective teaching and learning.
Love the fact of welcoming letter and wrapping up ( ending ). It is a Human Touch in this online enviroment
The transition from F2F to online takes a lot of thought and time put in. Making use of email broadcasting to reinforce concepts or clear up misunderstandings is also important.
Consistency and using a variety of tools for the learning environment is important.
I like the saying "it is not transitioning information but transforming".
New modes of learning and teaching are presenting in the transformation process.
Consistency is a key part of building a successful online learning environment.
The layout is extremely important and you have to adapt and not try to just teach the same way if you were F2F
Course layout is an essential function of student success.
This module has been very informative. I learned that it is important for the student learner to have enhanced instructional content from the instructor. Some common delivery methods to look at are:
1. E-text
2. textbooks
3. Streaming video
4. Podcasts
5. Electronic exams in the LMS
6. Threaded discussions
I learned that there are a variety of tools you can use to help successfully build an online course. You never want to “start from scratch”.
There are many things to consider when transferring from a F2F format to an online one. This past year has taught us that the ability to change directions in education is vital to the success of our students. By using the technology at hand and combining it with our knowledge of the subject material while keeping the course content as close to the F2F course as possible makes for a more seamless transition. From there we can start to tweak things as need be to make the courses as effective as possible.
The eybtake away for this session was the benefits of having content formatted in asimiliar manner. This help teh student because teh information is easy to follow and easy to find. This help teh instructor in regard to editting.
Thought this was a good tip: Sending a welcome letter to students or posting it on the online course site at the beginning of the semester is a great way to start the online course off on the right foot.
Make sure to follow the 4 O's when designing your course and use as much different ways to communicate as you can, but make sure it's used with a purpose.
A high quality course should be well organized and easy to operate. Students should be able to clearly understand all the components and structure of the course. In addition, the syllabus should clearly state the role of online environment in the whole course.
Just like in this course, I find that all material is organized in the same fashion for each new topic; functunally consistent throughougt. This is essential for me to navigate, avoid frustration and thereby have success. An online course easy to navigate is one that is well-organized. So, I want to take the time to thank those who structured this course.
I previously had to do this going from face to face to online and this take a village to complete including the IT and LMS teams, faculty and students. The students eyes are a great help becasue they catch things we may miss. This is no easy task and nothing is perfect you have to constantly update and revise as you go through each course. Knowing what works and does not work helps with this process. it is truly a very tedious job that is ongoing and while some institutions may think it can be done overnight or in a mattter of 2-3 weeks they are sadly mistaken. There will be alot of inconsistencies and error. One thing to keep in mind through all of this is the student and although we have to adapt to change we do not need to adapt to UNNECESSARY change.
