Instructor has to know the CMS completely to be able to help students whenever they have a question about the CMS itself or the topic we are teaching .
To keep students engage,using structural content with lots of support , listening to students questions and concerns about using the online
course,making the students feel comfortable and confident .
I learned that it is very important to know how to navigate the CMS system. It is also important to know how to monitor students and information retention to chalenge students along the way. I am currently enrolled in an online course so I can understand the need for support and the importance of my students knowing that I am here to support and assist in any way possible. this makes them more confortable with the online platform and they are more likely to ask questions if they are not sure about things.
I learned a lot about the format of the online structure as well as some of the factors that can cause students to become frustrated. I also learned about the importance of familiarizng myself with course delivery techniques and strategies.
Students will benefit from an organized teacher who knows how to access all the functions of the course.
The content mentioned is something that we already practice. But I believe that it is helpful information for those new to online instruction. There was great information provided.
I found these items to be very important for our students. Post announcements, Post discussion questions, Interpret the trail of responses to discussion questions, Participate in Chat sessions.
The combination of technical support with your teaching is important. Not being face to face with your students it is easy to miss some of their attentiveness. So questions and interaction is important to making sure we are meeting their needs.
What I have learned from this course to ensure student success is making sure I am very familiar with our institutions CMS, be a good support system for the e-learner and making sure course structure should have framework that is rationale.
When teaching in an interactive learning environment, it is important to show yourself as present in all aspects of the course. Students must see you commenting often, and know that you are working to enhance their online learning environment. You also have to make sure to be timely and structured in the way that the environment is managed. In other words, student grades should be updated regularly, and students should have an idea of what is currently happening, what is happening next and what the overall goal of each module of the class is. You have to make decisions based on how you would like to run the class that will potentially limit the access that some students will have to course material. Lastly, to keep students engaged, they need to be stimulated with appropriate media options that allow them to interact with what they are learning rather than just gain information from lecture.
I thought the list of topics you need to ask your employer as an online instructor were very helpful, like the turnaround times for student inquiries, deadline for submitting final grades, and policies governing plagiarism.
Reply to Gina Barton's post:I agree with you, that was something that stuck out for me also!
Most of what was presetnted I was already familiar with but it was reassuringn to know that the blackboard system that I already use is truly configured to the proper standards.
I did catch a few points that i will be revamping in my delivery to the students. As we rolled out the online ed on my campus my students seemed really confused about what they were truly supposed to do...we had not set classroom hours. Having a clearer outlook for office hours would really help and discussing tech requirements from teh very beginning is essential.
I have found ways to help all learners become successful using the different techniques available for all level of learners through online. The support group will be great to help with new ideas of helping students become successful.
Knowing your CMS system is key and once you've built your course, it's then important to consider the timeline that is needed for our students to digest the the work and be mindful on how long it will take to complete it.
I find that organization and structure is key to assisting the on-line student. Expectations and deadlines along with further explanation options to students in need will enhance favorable performance and outcomes.
I learned that communication is crucial for the students understanding of the lessons, as well as for their experience with the CMS. Additionally, we are in part, also tech support for our students in order to minimize frustration.
Many of these points are used by NCCER. That is the system we use at GSYCF.
I have learned that the students feel more secure when they know someone(instructor) is there when they need help. I have also learned that we should know what the students see when they log on which has been something I am struggling with during my time online with them.
As a first time online instructor, I will need to learn every component of the Classroom Management System that the students will use and that I as a teacher will use. I need to anticipate problems that the students may have and be ready to answer them when they arise. I learned that I have a lot to learn!
