what I have learned from the module is vey helpful . it show me how to prepare for the class and the information where every thing is located.
Course Delivery is like the first impression. An instructor must have knowledge and confidence by organizing the course structure in a way to make it easy to follow the course. Next, the delivery platform or LMS and learning management software must have capabilities that enhance the instructors teaching methods with tools and resources. And, lastly a dedicated instructor or person that fully comprehends their roles and responsibilities as an online Instructor can make managing a course easier and efficient and help the course be a success.
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One of the main take waways for me is to be familiar with the software required for the courses. A bit of technical skills are needed to remedy many student issues.
Online learning is generally thought to be the easy way to go to class. However, online learning is all but that. I find that it requires technilogical savey, good reading skills and understanding as well as time maagement.
I plan to incorportate these along the the way
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I have learnt that in an online learning environment, proper understanding of the platform, course content and CMS is necessary for the successful learning by the students. Structured course content, assignments and assessment methods are very important for an effective online learning.
There are many capabilities provided within the CMS that must be configured to provide the proper learning environment. These include things like controlling access to course modules according to some parameter. For example, it is possible to prevent access to a given module prior to completing all previous modules.
These type of controls affect the student experience. I think it is important to carefully consider how to use these controls. One does not want to have a control in place without a reason. For example, if the course content builds upon previous content, it makes sense to control the sequence.
I plan to consider the course objectives, course content, and student experience to guide choices that I need to make with respect to the course structure and controls that affect the delivery of course content.
I must review the material , use the CMS , help the students as much as possible
It's not enough to possess the knowledge and experience to teach. Faculty must also be comfortable with their institution's CMS technology in order to take advantage of the tools available for e-learning. A lot happens in the front-end so delivery of instruction can take place successfully.
In this module, I have learned how to implament effective communicative skills when speaking over the phone, writing a letter, and having an in-person conversation. These simple tools help with stucture and work together to make a more cohesive and productive conversation and objective that is clear.
It is very important to understand the technology you are using. Students will feel much more comfortable if they can trust that the teacher is versed and able to answer questions and have things run smoothly.
It is important for learners to feel supported in the classroom and online, and it is up to the teacher to provide that support! Online support can be provided by maintaining a consistent presence online. I plan on replying to all of my students discussion answers or comments in a timly manner, to show them that I am reading their responses and I can clarify any questions.
Modules are a great learning format. I need to familiarize myself with how the online program works so that I am ready to assist the students.
It is very important to understand the CMS for your school. All the possibilites that it can allow to happen and what you can/cannot do. You have to change up how material is presented to engage students.
I think some of the more important things to keep in mind while being an online course instructor are to have a handle on how to access all the tools available to us and to communicate (in a variety of ways) with the students.
Students can succeed more when we are more knowlegable in guiding them on how to use the e-learning. They can communicate with us directly and we can help them navigate through whatever question or concern they have.
Realizing there is a difference between subject knowledge and content knowledge will be crucial in becoming an effective instructor. It will be paramount to have every instructor go through the course from a student standpoint as part of the onboarding process.
There are different components that work together in order to deliver a seamless and effective learning experience.
I must familiar with the CMS my instruction and it is also import to know the deadlines that an instructor is responsible for. I also found it helpful to have the IT support number in case of technical issues. There are many different ways to Engage the students and that instructors will take many different approaches to reach the same goal.
It is very important for the instructor to have a thorough knowledge of the CMS platform's functionality. The more familiar you are with the CMS the better you can set up the course, engage learners, and achieve active learning.
