I learned that, while there are many technologically sound tools available for online teaching, it's best to evaluate each tool and use only the tools that best fit the specific needs of the class I am teaching, as well as those that best align with my teaching style.
I learned that, while there are many technologically sound tools available for online teaching, it's best to evaluate each tool and use only the tools that best fit the specific needs of the class I am teaching, as well as those that best align with my teaching style.
I learned that the most Virtual Classroom is the most interactive learning environment for the students
Knowing your learning style is important as is researching and knowing available technology in order to select the correct tool for student learning and engagement.
There are many different technology tools available for an instructor to use. It is important to match the tool with your teaching style in order to create a "good fit" for both students and instructors. It is important to not only reflect om and identify your style but to be very familiar with various tools that will fit, do not settle for just looking at one, choose to look at a variety of tools available.
From this lesson, I have learned that I need to ask specific questions to make sure that the student is getting all the help he/she needs. Plus, by asking the student what should I stop doing, what should I start doing, what should I continue doing, will help the student become a better learner. This will also help me self evaluate on what I need to do to become a better instructor.
I found the comment about the different teaching styles to be particularly interesting. I have never really reflected on my teaching style as I teach a large number of courses and tend to adapt my style to the needs of the class. Thinking about this carefully, however, may enable me to come up with a solution and set of tools that best leverage my strengths AND the need of the class.
I learned that instructors and faculty must not only seek to find the best technology tools for their courses, but first reflect upon their own teaching styles on how their content is currently delivered when deciding on effective technology tools.
It's very important to know and understand the outcomes you want the students to attain in a course (or individual lecture/lab) and chose tools that will help support you. This, in turn, creates a more engaging classroom.
There are many online tools available, I need to research them and find ones that work for me.
Technology allows opportunity to reach all students with various learning stlyes.
Matching teaching tools to teaching styles can streamline output of content.
I have learned a variety of online teaching options and teaching styles, what the can accomplish and why I might choose to use them in my virtual classroom. It was good to think about. I generally just use whatever the supervisor suggests. But as we enter this new way of life, it will be good to conform the setting more to my liking and teaching style.
Understand the technology tool and its purpose before using in a course.
Once again, there are many tools of technology. We need to find the best tools that work for each of our students. We can't just remain content with what we are used to.
I learned that understanding the teaching tool and using it correctly to match your teaching style is ideal. Short lectures for attention span was an important take away. I always forget that it becomes to difficult for the student to stay engaged with only lecture for more than 15 min. Always working to become a better facilitator.
I learned about different technology tools that an instructor can use to match his teacing style. Tools can and should be reviewed to make sure that students can effectively use them. Tools shoulld be modified to meet the needs of the course.
It is important to consider and assess what your teaching styles are before you'd be able to properly match the different types of technological tool you'd like to use for your classroom.
It is important to use the correct tool to match teaching style. Usually a teacher has more thatn one style and will need to adjust as they go along to make sure the learning is going as planned.
I learned that in order to engage students and maximize student learning it is important to understand your teaching style, match the appropriate teaching tool to the learning objective, and reflection and feedback is important for continual improvement.
