Course Delivery | Origin: EL102
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Online Teaching Techniques --> Course Delivery
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
I have a better understanding of the school's support structure.
It is important to look over the course, even if you have taught it before, to make sure you are up to date on content. Always utilize technical support to make sure class is running smoothly.
Students success is linked to how familiar you are with the CMS.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the course content even if it is familiar to you. Know how to access everything regarding the class, grading, discussions, responding to posts and deleting posts.
Not all students will like on line learning
Was pretty new information to me with differences between students (noisy, disruptive, quiet, etc) and how to manage them in e-learning settings.
It's important to familiarize yourself with the course content prior to your online class and also help provide technical support where needed.
I learned in this course that as an instructor it is my role to provide help to the students in class and through teaching as well as through technical support in grading, assigning online courses, and the computer systems that they will be utilizing. In addition to that, I learned that even if I feel knowledgeable on a subject, there is still more information and skills I will need to learn in order to be a successful instructor.
Technical and learning support are both necessary for an online learning experience.
The main priority is to be familiar with CMS of the organization, proper navigation and expectations from Program Director (deadlines, announcements, grading, penalties, etc). For many adults students it is hard to navigate and emerge into online learning and it is important to keep them engaged and supported.
When teaching adults, it is important to bear in mind that they may not be as a comfortable using online learning platforms. As a facilitator of adult education, I must take this into account and help students feel comfortable with new ways of learning and studying.
When teaching adults, it is important to bear in mind that they may not be as a comfortable using online learning platforms. As a facilitator of adult education, I must take this into account and help students feel comfortable with new ways of learning and studying.
Comment on Alphia Parker's post: I agree with you.
It is important to become familiar with the teaching platform and support services. Although the structure of the course is the same, the approach of the instructor may be different. This offers the instructor the ability to make the course their own and enhance the learning of the student.
Stay on top of CMS and asking peers for suggestions as well as helpful tips
Understanding CMS to the fullest and always asking peers for suggestions
The adult learner may find it difficult to navigate new learning platforms because they are accustomed to traditional methods of teaching and learning. As an adult teaching facilitator, I must be mindful of this and support students so they feel comfortable and confident adapting to newer instructional approaches.
It is pinnacle to have a working knowledge of the subject matter being taught within an online platform. You must be able to help students comprehend the material and be willing to give them supplemental instruction when needed to enhance their learning.
In order to be an effective online instructor, one must be familiar not only with the subject being taught but also with the platform being used.
