Anthony Musiala

This module helped me understand that digital tools are most effective when they support a clear learning objective. Chat, polls, breakout rooms, and screen sharing can each encourage participation, but the activity needs clear instructions and a meaningful purpose. I also learned the value of alternating short presentations with opportunities for students to practice, discuss, and demonstrate their understanding.

I intend to apply these ideas in my classes. For example, I could use a poll to check students’ understanding of a marketing concept, then have small groups develop a promotional strategy in breakout rooms. Each group would share its ideas,… >>>

This module reinforced that engagement in live online teaching needs to be planned intentionally. Delivering information alone does not tell me whether students understand it. Short explanations followed by purposeful interaction give students opportunities to participate and help me identify where they need additional support. I also learned that interactive tools are most effective when they have clear instructions and connect directly to the learning objective.

I intend to break longer lectures into smaller segments and follow each segment with a chat question, poll, or practical activity. .

I would use their responses to decide whether to clarify a concept… >>>

One of the biggest things I learned from this module is that teaching online shouldn't simply be taking what I would do in a traditional classroom and moving it to Zoom. Students need opportunities to participate and interact with the material instead of spending most of the class listening to a lecture or watching a presentation.

Going forward, I want to be more intentional about breaking up my presentations with questions, polls, discussions, breakout rooms, and activities. I also want to pay closer attention to whether students are actually understanding the material rather than focusing on how much content I… >>>

Taking the time to think about what worked well in a lesson and what could be improved helps me make adjustments that benefit my students. I have found that some lessons may work well with one group of students but need to be approached differently with another. By paying attention to student participation, questions, assignments, and areas where students may be struggling, I can make changes to my lessons, provide additional examples or resources, and adjust my teaching methods. Reflecting on my teaching helps me continue to improve my courses and create a better learning experience for my students.