The importance of not just looking from the lens of the faculty member but also that of the student. Checking to make sure that information is clear and content is connected.
The importance of course structure and technical fluidity of the LMS. Make sure all support links function.
Add interactive activities to engage students and gauge learning progress.
Provide supportive comments on student submissions.
This learning topic served as a good reminder that we, as instructors, must have a good understanding of both the course's structure and the course delivery system so that we can create a successful learning experience for our student's from day one.
Es necesario tener una conocimiento del sistema, familiarizarse con el sistema de gestión del curso, tener la un buen soporte técnico y de aprendizaje, el éxito del aprendizaje es la claridad, lo puntual y sencillez de los contenidos, planificar y organizar los procesos de aprendizaje con coherencia
It is important to provide learning support.
Always an opportunity to learn every day with new teaching skills/techniques.
To be an effective online instructor, it is important to understand how to navigate the online tool that the students are using.
I've learned that instructional and technical knowledge is imprtant for both the instructors and the students. Online teaching is another format of convenience for instructors and students but must be understood to it its fullest capacity in order for success.
There are multiple ways to reach the same goal. It takes a good combination of instructional support and technical support.
It takes multiple layers of both on the technical side and the instructor side to effectively prepare students for success.
As a teacher, it’s important to know what’s expected of you so you can do your job well and help your students learn.
I learned that different instructors will take different approaches to teach, even towards the same goals.
I have learned about the various delivery methods for students.
Engaging with students excels their learning and keeps them excited about the material in class.
Being familiar with the courses and engaging with students online keeps the students excited and active during the course.
As an educator you need to familiarize yourself with what is required to accomplish your job and help your students learn.
This module had reconfirmed for me that students learn differently in a variety of ways and as online instructors, it is important that we remind ourselves that we must be willing to meet the students where they are.
I’ve learned that implementing new teaching strategies or techniques in online classes requires a different approach compared to in-person settings, and may need to be adapted to fit the online environment effectively.
Must be able to support students with a variety of needs.
I learned that it is helpful when teaching an online course to include on the first class a biography detailing my background and experience and also asking the students to share a biography of themselves with the class as well. I plan on implementing this practice if I ever teach an online course.
