As an e-learning instructor it is important to familiarize with orientation to the program, the Course Management System and IT supports. Attention to the manner content is delivered, student supports, measuring techniques; and student feedback is important factors that reduce attrition.
I will give individual attention to each student to support them in a manner to achieve optimum results.
I've learned that retention and success rates are higher when students have the learning support and technological support that they need to succeed. Also, teachers need to know how to operate and manage the CMS that they're using.
Ive learned that students can easily be frustrated as can instructors if we are not familiarized with software. It's important to be prepared and understand it ourselves so we can help students the best way we can.
It wss interesting to discover that once you have mastered the curve of this new way to instruct ( support, presentation, etc. ) this can be an excellent way to engage the student.
It makes sense that the course is set up in modules and lessons. Many of us were thrust into an online atmosphere with the onset of Covid-19. I now see how I can make my course more user friendly just in how it is set up for the student.
I need to utilize my own time tables more - when things open and when they close. Also be aware of how fast I 'm providing feedback
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I learned that as an online instructor - there are several ways to interact with the students and make sure that they are undersatnding the information in which you are delivering.
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Learn and become comfortable with your CMS.
Decide how you plan to deliver the content. (Linear, Circular, Module with Lessons, etc. )
Think about what type of media will be appropriate for the course.
This module made good points when explaining that each student may need a different method in which to understand online courses.
Comprehending the course dellivery platform CMS
Comprehending the Course Delivery Platform CMS
This was a great preview of how the online format looks. It also gave good insight on how instructors will be supported during online delivery.
I learned how important it is to have technical support as well as educational support.
on the technical end I would make sure I knew how things look and operate on the student side. So that I would be able to help them along. I also would make sure the students and myself are trained on how to use the online system. On the educational end It is important that the material be well organized and presented in a manner that is easy to comprehend and study.
There are a lot of other things, not just content, that come in to play when teaching online. I need to be familiar with all of those things especially the platform and all of its components.
I've had it confirmed that it is important for the platforms for online learning to be fully supported; both for the student and the instructor. This has always been my biggest trepidation regarding online learning and teaching.
Understanding of the course content is critical to delivery. Preparation of the lesson by the instructor is now and always has been one of the most important aspects of teaching.
It is important to understand the CMS and familiar with course delivery techniques and strategies, however, it will be both challenging for students and teachers in our current learning environment.
The most beneficial to myself was the idea of an orientation to the CMS. I think we believe that all students know technology so they should be able to understand and find things easily, however, that is not always the case and we need to make sure to teach them that step before going forward to class "material" interaction.
Many tools are available to navigate the coarse. And resources are available if help is needed
I learned that in order for an online course to be effective, you have to consider not only the content, but the method or manner in which it is delivered. It must be properly organized and the students must have ease of access in your course order to get the most out of the instruction.
