online teaching takes a lot more structuring for a teacher that is not too acclamated with computers ;great way of delivering distance instructions. Very helpful if you are planning to start an online teaching mode,
The structure of the CMS does include technical support which is an area for improvement. I affirmed some ideas of providing audio as a structural support as well as transcribed; create simplistic complexity that allows learners to think and increase their knowledge. Other additions or adjustements that need to happend is a tutorial content on the CMS and providing a list of "need to dos" at the beginning of the course as part as the welcome rather than jumping into the learning on the content.
Using a CMS requires us to have a full understanding of the platform and know the organization of the CMS and how to use all the tools that are available in the CMS. We should ensure, as we normally would, that we use structure and set clear dates and expectations. We also need to be sensitive to the frustrations our students may face and be knowledgable enough to help and have IT numbers handy when we cannot solve the problem. I also feel it is alright to let our students know we have to find an answer. We are human and may need help sometimes as well. I have found that when I let them know I will find out the answer, they respond well.
I didnt realize how much prep went into preparing an online course.
Learning how the CMS works as well as the expectations of the programs will help to ensure the students' expectations are met for the course. I plan to learn the platform as thoroughly as possible.
I learned that it would be valuable for students to have an orientation to the CMS and that module structure is important.
Be sure to go thru the system as a a student would so that you understnad what they will be viewing as they complete tasks.
I learned that the structure of the course is important for the teacher to have organized by the use of modules and topics etc. It is also important for the student to have a complete understanding of the structure of the course.
I learned that it in online learning it is important for the instructor to understand the delivery of instructional side as well as the technology support side of online learning in order to support students and reduce the likelyhood of student's frustrations. I also learned that teachers can deliver intruction in several different ways.
Making sure there is interaction between instructor and students during synchronous or asynchronous sessions is a key component. Attending to and understanding student needs and challenges will lead to increased students success rates. The instructor needs to have flexibility, compassion, and be accessible to the students.
The key thing is to have "curb appeal". E-Learning has to not only be effective in the content delivery, it needs to be visually engaging. To teach online is different than designing online courses, although many teachers are taksed with both.
As a teacher and developer, always think with the end in mind and then build it... they will come !
An online instructor should be fully familiar with the online course delivery platform. He/she should know every aspect of it. He/she should utilize different approaches to reach the goal of the course. Moreover, the instructor must ensure the learners that there is someone who will suport them to make their learning experiences a success one.
Outside of strong communication, two main concepts I took away from this is to first have a CMS that has a student orientation portion so students become more familiar prior to starting the course. The second concept is that the instructor needs to know only know the "ins and outs" of the CMS but also be able to communicate with students effectively. Communication in an online environment is vital. Remembering when responding electronically to any assignment, email, or question the instructor should avoid using "you" which can be interpreted negatively. The message being sent needs to address the situation not the student, the tone you think you are sending may not be interpreted the way intended. Always reread prior to sending as if you are the student. This will create better relationships with students as they go through the online course.
Is there a quicker way to get to a certian post or must you weed through all of them?
I is important to understand the functionality of the CMS before you try to implement it. It is also important to develope a strong support base. The media protocol is also an issue as some (speaking for myself), would prefer to talk.
As an instructor in the classroom for 20 years, this sudden move to online learning is a big change for me and my students. I teach in a classroom for a reason! As such, I am using the CMS that our district has allowed (Google Classroom) along with some of the free OERs to help my students continue their learning. I have set daily office hours so that I am available to a majority of my students at a common time. I am also available more frequently to my AP students as we move forward.
The main thing that I learned in this course so far is making sure to comprehend the course delivery format. This was important to me because there were a lot of moving parts that I had not considered, such as if all of the content will be open to the students on Day One, or will I allow multiple quiz sessions.
It's very important for me as the teacher to familiarize with the online course pltaform.
This point is very important for me because if I know my platform well I can easily help my students nagivate it, thus addinng to their sense of security.
Instructors must be familiar with the delivery format and course content to be an effective online instructor.
I learned that instructors have different methods of online delivery of instruction to reach their objectives.
