SHERRY HOLMAN

I learned how important it is to have a simple and effective way to keep records whether dealing with assignments, chats or emails. I learned with communication management that classifying my emails may assist with time management and I should always respond to personal messages in a private way. Additionally, I learned that an email is an effective way for counseling but it is important to avoid promising immediate responses. In addition, I learned about the different behavior management  such as quiet, noisy, disruptive and intimidator.

With the two types of learning styles, asynchronous and synchronous the approach will be different.  With  asynchronous, everything does not happen at the same moment.  So, in order to foster participation, share the rules, post and monitor all class discussion and maintain focus of discussion.  With synchronous, instruction takes place in real time so it will provide opportunity for small talk and allow time for student to reflect on some subject matters.  And whenever feedback is provided, instructor should ensure it is done in a way to encourage particpation, confidence, and motivation.  It may also include constructive criticism.  

I learned that in projecting an authority relationship that I can showcase my expertise by sharing a short biography of myself that includes my professional expertise, credentials and achievements.  Also, a good way to begin to foster an environment filled with trust, respect and consideration is to have students to complete a short biography and share some parts of it with the permission of the student.  

I have learned that it is important to engaged the student in course activities because this assists in postivie retention levels.  It is important that instructors are oriented to the course management system so that they can assist students with orientation to the system or directing them for assistance.  This will help to eliminate frustration for the students when they are guided in the process.  

Also, I learned how important it is for instructorsto  familiar themselves with course delivery format