Ashley Ferguson

Everything you communicate and how you arrange and present it matters! 

You can’t rely the same communication methods from a traditional classroom to online learning

I learned the 7 characteristics of an online learner. 

I’ve learned that. Helping professional relationship with students is import. I will ensure I continue to build rapport and meet them where they are while facilitating a class environment that fosters growth. I will ensure to communicate necessary information in a timely fashion and be available for communication during a specific time. 

I’ve learned that correcting behavioral issues swiftly is the best policy. I have been setting expectations for my students on the first day of class and gently reminding them throughout. I’ve noticed that doing that eliminates a lot of issues upfront. If I can do that in a traditional classroom setting, I can also apply that to online learning.

I learned that you should limit synchronous learning to one student at a time depending on need for further explanation and clarification

From experience students are more engaged when they are familiar with your personality and a rapport is built. 

I learned to familiarize myself with all course material and the CMS so that I can answer questions my learner may have about either.