As an instructor, its important that I am familiar with the resources I need to effectively teach my course. In an online environment, I'm wearing a variety of different hats. The one I find most challenging is "defacto student help-desk." Any questions students have about the tech are usually sent to me first. I don't like referring the question to my institutions IT people, because I think it sends the wrong message to the students. As much as possible, I feel that I should be able to assist them in the basics of any course management system. To do that requires that I, as well as my students, have a formal orientation to the course management system. The places where I'm mosdt successsful as an instructor are those that provide me this training.
It is important that I learn as much about my students abilities as possible. This includes their profiles and capacity for online environment.
In the online environment, there is a course structure that is needed for students to be able to understand and easily move through the different modules, assignments, and other course activities.
Course delivery can impact the students in significant ways.
One area that I noticed and want to try was to take the student orientation for CMS to experience the course from their "side"
I have learned that as with all education delivery endeavors, the online instructor must prepare and recognize the unique challenges the online learner faces as well as their unique learning styles and adaptations. Familiarizing with the CMS/LMS and becoming proficient at managing each activity as well as staying "present" in the daily activities designed in the course are pivotal to the success of all stakeholders involved.
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I didn't realize how important it is to be familiar with the online format and platform that the student will be using through out the course. Sometimes they seem to know better than me as a instructor as they tend to be more technologically advanced. I also learned how important it is for the students to know that they are supported
Find out the strength of the students and apply teaching technique according with planning.
Plan ahead and stay prepared so students will have the access they need and so you stay ahead of the game.
It is important for an instructor to have knowledge of the technology needed for a student to participate in the course. The instructor must also be able to refer students to the correct source in order to trouble shoot issues and concerns.
Organizing the course in a simple,accessible and friendly for all students. Try to make it easy and technically well oriented.
What I found very interesting is the CMS system. I think having this system really gives the instructors an idea on how to be more organized.
While teaching strategies may vary, the course content and delivery methods must be clearly understood by the Instructor and clearly defined in dissemination to the student. Dysfuntional technical systems can hamper the learning environment and frustrate learners.
I am excited to learn about methods of communications through this course and looking forward to collaborating with everyone.
Learn and be familiar with all course content. Strive to let students know where and how to go for help. Instruct on the various subtle nuances of various platforms.
So far, everything is really clear in regards to how I can ensure the success of the student.
Better strategies/practices to incorporate in online teaching to help facilitate constant student engagement. I currently incorporate in-class activities that keep students interested and include specific information about a current key topic. I think its important to have as many of these activities as possible because there is so much content that students have to retain in a short period of time. Finding real practical scenarios or activities that helps associate the material will have better outcomes in retention for students.
I learned that you can control all aspects of how a student can access the material in a course to keep them together on ste subject matter in a timed curriculum.
Online learning requires a solid learning platofrm from which to deliver modules. This will be soemthing I keep in focus.
Online learning utilizes a unique learning platform to assist with infromatino delivery.
