Sara Gonzalez

Great informaton presented here.  One thing I would like to add is maybe instructors could utilize the "annnoucement" section in their online platform (i.e. blackboard or canvas).  They can post an annoucement about students disrupting or coming to class late/leaving early. This way the individual student is not singled out and they feel embarrassed.

I didn't know about the different types of instructors but I now know the type of instructor that I want to be. Thank you! Great information!

The section had some great tips!  Sometimes it can be overwhelming for an instructor to teach online because you can't properly gauge your students (i.e., do you have their attention, are they grasping the concepts?).  I agree with with not posting too many annoucements as well since this can be too much for students all at one time.

Teaching online is challenging as you don't get to meet your students or know them on a personal level.  Therefore, it's important to engage them and encourage active particpation and communication.

Communication is key to successful learning - whether you are teaching a synchronous or asynchronous course.  Also, it is important to remember that what the instructor implies is not always what the student understands.  This is why communication is always important. 

Tools are a great way to engage your students.  Not only do they help students grasp the course concepts, but also  develops a connection between students and the instructor.

Sometimes I have difficulty remembering student names - especially with larger classes of 20 or more plus now they wear masks.  This module has great tips about connecting with students.

This section provided great insight in how to manage and properly respond to different types of students.  It provided some excellent tips as well.

This section was very helpful.  It has great tips on how to engage students that may be bored in class or maybe they are concetrating on other things rather than the lecture.  Great idea on group activities to engage students and more importantly, communication from both the instructor and student is key to success!

Great course so far.  I think the icebreaker is really good for a first class, especially if the class is the student's first experience at the university/college level.  I typically divide my students in teams of 2's, 3's  or 4's (depending on number of students) and they ask basis questions (what is your name, degree, where are you from and something interesting about you).  Then each student introduces his/her parnter to the class.  It's a fun ice-breaker and helps students get to know each other.