The course structure and online layout are very important to eastblish prior to launching the curriculum for online learners, but also must ensure full CMS and technical support are locked-on and posted prior to launch.
Comprehomg the course and knowing and understanding the course management system is importan for the instructo.
That it is very important to provide prompt feedback to their assignments.
Comprehending the Course Delivery Format is crucial to oline learning. As an instructor I must be familiar with the course delivery tecniques and strategies of the CMS. I should know the important functions the platform offers and should be able to perform them in order to avoid attrition and frustration. Also knowing the content delivery and information will help me be a better effective online instructor.
I have learned that Online courses are characterized by:
- Structural integrity. _This has already established in the program that I use.
- Navigational simplicity. " " "
- Intellectual interaction.- the next two areas I need to work at to activate their learning.
- Active learner-centered learning. -I believe I could accomplish it through the use of collaboration in projects.
It's more to it in conducting an online course. You have to know all aspects from teacher to student and be able to learn as you go as well. It's important that you know a lot of the information in conducting your class and prepare your class just as if you would traditionally
This lesson got me to think about all of the different aspects of the course that need to be made clear to students in an onnline environment. We need to make them comfortable by eliminating the unknown.
AS a new instructor, this is very insightful and a course of training that is needed especially given the world in which we live in.
I learned that how to prepare my class, and myself for an online course.
Even though I have taught online for three years, I was delighted to revisit important themes such as understanding the CMS in order to best organize my course for effective and efficient delivery while also being engaging in the best interactive process.
As an Instructor, success in the e-learning environment will requires the application of my subject matter expertise that is addressed by the course, plus;a comprehensive understanding of the nature of the course content, command of the Learning Management System including the course delivery format,and command over student reporting featuresto simplify class management and ensure students remain effectively engaged.
The importance of the structural integrity of the online course. How this can help in engaging learners and instructors.
Teaching online is complex, just as teaching in a classroom. An online course is not just doing assignments and taking exams. It has to be well-structured. It is sad that managment that wants an online course in a business environment does not grasp the complexity.
Reply to michele bellomo's post:I agree that navigating the system and building a sense of comfortability is most important.
It is important to understand your role as an instructor, as well as, the role of the student. The instructor should be well versed on the curriculum and prepared to troubleshoot technology. Along with troubleshooting technology, instructors daily word duties are based on the technology platform used to teach/learn. With that said, instructors communicate, grade work, monitor progress, and based their duties around technology.
It is important to plan ahead and know each area, as this will help with student participation and retention.
Quality Online Courses have the following:
Structure, knowledge of CMS, and communication are key.
Meeting the individual needs of the students will be a challenge, not impossible but will require new venues. Online has developed a new face in educcation and will require that we all participate in the learning process.
you must know if the student is comprtant with technology and do they have a computer or device that will let them use the course
