With regards to: Online Teaching Techniques and its application, I learned in this course, that to become a good online instructor, I need to realize my effective level of preparedness, my transition into the responsibilities and roles used with teaching online and how to become effective and be efficient with the management of my students in this unique learning environment. I also learned that I need and will use techniques like projection of my authority and presence as an instructor in this e-learning setting, I will build an educational relationship with each student, encourage their positive participation and constructive feedback. I will also manage effective communications and manage unacceptable behavior and disagreement resolutions throughout. Likewise, I will employ the characteristics of quality online courses such as: structural integrity, navigational simplicity, intellectual interaction and an active learner centered system. I will utilize the knowledge that Modules and Lessons are the most popular course structure, employ the fact that a Course Management System - is the best online delivery paltform in an online environment; as well as tracking the performance of my students and their grades. I will also keep in mind the causitive facts of online student frustrations and the values of Technical support avaiability and interactions. I will familiarize myself with the course delivery techniques and strategies which are essential in my becoming an effective online instructor.
