This has been fairly simple so far. The main points seemed to be that we need to know the courses and maintain an accurate account/
Modules should be organized and easy to navigate. Try to keep the student engaged with different types of learning activities.
so many different way to utilize tasks and supports for instrutors
With online learning understanding the resources in the learning platform is very important for student. This will help them understand how to contact an instructor, find the assisngments, and review the materials to prepare for exams. It is very important for me, as an instructor, to be able to commuciate where to find thses resources for the students.
Students will perform better in an online learning environment when they feel like the have the support of the teacher as well as the technical support when/if technical issues arise.
The instructor must learn all functions related to the CMS.
I have learned that students need to know someone is looking out for them when learning online. They need not only learner support but also technical support. Students also need to know that thier instructor is there for them and willing to help guide them in this online environment. I have also learned how important it is to have a structured class that is set up in modules containing lessons that are easy to navigate for my students. Also, to make sure I have my class prepared ahead of time so that if I need to make multiply versions of exams or quizzes then I have them ready to go as I need them.
Make sure I know how to navigate through the CMS so that you can be availalbe to help those who are having difficulty.
In order to be an effective online teacher, you must know your CMS and how it works, have a time table for unlocking assignments, how to handle online discussion groups, how to access tech support, and so much more--being prepared is the key!
I found it interesting to see all the components that are involved in online learning that we, as instructors, are to be aware of and are held to a standard in maintaining.
Online classes will have to be much more focused and organized. With less time available and distractions associated with doing class from home with life happening around the students.
some of my students have already expressed concern over the technology requirments, tech support will be a key factor in our success.
I feel that this course was very helpful especially when getting off track with phone conversations. I have worked on this area and have seen improvement by sticking to the issue and not going into other issues.
I found the information in the comprehending the course delivery format extremely helpful! Since we are just beginning our distance learning journey as an institution, it will be great to make sure all these questions are answered for all new distance learning instructors.
I am transitioning from a typical class room enviroment to online teaching for Carpentry. Listening to how my students respond and adapting my online teaching will be paramount for myself and my students. Learning to teach with Media will be very interesting
it all seems overwhelming as an instructor and makes me nervous for my students.
I learned that instruction is not the only thing that will make learning via web easy for studemts. As teachers we must take into accound accessibility and tech savvyness will come into play for the students as well as ourselves.
I will ask for feedback from my students to see how or what they need help with in regards to e-learning. I will also utilize discussion threads more as that can help them bounce ideas off eachother.
The clearest objective for an online modality of teaching is that is necessary to understand the course structure.
If the instructor has any confusion with due dates or locations of assingmnents the students will as well.
As the instructor it is our duty to effectively communicate both the material and the assesments we use to gauge learning.
My CMS is the same as was used before in in-person classes, but I haven't explored all of the features. I realize now that I need to do so in order to have all the tools I need to teach the course online
The different ways to interact with students, and to include discussion boards.
