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Feedback is very important in an online classroom. The feedback an instructor gives allows a student to make the necessary adjustments to suuceed and make better grades if necessary from week to week.
What are some different types of feedback that you use to steer your students towards success?
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Should an instructor be allowed to create his or her own individual syllabus for an online course or be required to use a course syllabus builder created by grating institution agency?
In my opinion, I believe that I would prefer to use the course syllabus builder because it allows for fewer mistakes and has been edited and approved by the university's administration. This will allow the instructor to concentrate on facilitating and managing the course and its students.
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Why is it important to center the modules and content of an online course around the student?
This course was a real eye opener. I did not know the extent of the process and evaluation that it took in order to design a course. I have a greater appreciation for the course designers and developers. The course made me realize that the design of the course is the most important aspect of the course that will allow students to gain knowledge.
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Students seldom review the entire course syllabus.
I like to add highlighted text to important components of the syllabus and I also like to add different bullets and clip art as well.
What are some extra add-ons that can be added to a course syllabus that will entice more students to read the syllabus?
The EL 102 course really helped me to further my knowledge of how to manage and maintain my courses and students online. I have been teaching online for two years and I thought I had all the knowledge I needed until I took this course. The one thing that stood out for me is finding out the different type of learners online i.e. noisy, avoiders, intimidators, and procrastinators. The course really gave me great ideas on how to manage these different type of learners and how to resolve problems in the discussion forums. These techniques really opened my eyes on… >>>
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What are some effective technology and software that can be used in an online class?
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