Online classes
As a Instructor in a Technical school I think the Online programs that we have set in place at other campuses is going to be the thing of the future. Looking at other discussions its hard to answer some of the question our give ideas, when the program we roled out is totally different then what I have seen in the forum discussion's. I beleive that the student should be able to gain access to the materials that he or she is studying, that there is a group that they can turn to for help when in need, as far as online discussion with the Instructor, well thats were we are different, First the student does 2 days of online training and testing then 3 days of lab work with the Instructor, so if building a syllabus for this course. Would you build it on the 2 days of online training or the whole 5 days.
Bradley,
Thanks for the addditional information.
I guess what I mean is, looking at the other forum's at the other instructors and teacher's at how there doing things and looking at our system, its hard to answer some of the forum's questions because in gemneral our system seems to be totally different then everyone's. That is making it hard for me. I do have a 5 day syllabus set up and there is online help for the students if they need it, but they depend more on there circle's they set up.
Bradley,
Interesting how you have your classes set up. I would provide as much information to the students through the syllabus for all days. This will help the students more clearly see how the course is laid out. They also have to know where to get help and how to communication if they need anything.
I am not sure what your second sentence means. I guess I'm confused on ". . .it's hard to answer some of hte question our give ideas. . ."
If you can clarify, that would be great. Thanks!
