I like the idea of engaging with students within their discussion board assignments. It shows them that you're actively supportive of their suggestions and opinions.
It's important to engage students and demonstrate content knowledge.
I have found that its important to allow for students to own the discussion and for teachers not to over dominate the conversation. There is a specific time (and that's during the instructional part) for teachers to do that. The answers and engagement is for the students. Teachers just facilitate this part.
I learned the importance of your introduction and providing a bio so the students can see credibility and get to know you and be more engaged.
In this module, I learned how to participate actively in discussions without dominating the conversation.
There are similarities in projecting your presence for online instruction and the traditional face to face setting. I think the greatest challenge for online instructors is maintaining the attention of the students. Getting to know your students is essential. It is easier to accomplish this on a classroom setting. Doing it on an online format will require adjustments and creativity.
I like the suggestion that we participate in, but do not dominate, the class discussion board conversations.
I really liked the recommendation to send personal messages to each student. I feel like that will help build trust and show I am here to be part of their learning and help them.
I am happy to say that I seem to be using "best practices" when it comes to introducing myself to students and allowing them to do the same. This is, as the lesson notes, a vital first step to learning.
I already post an instructor bio and ask each student to post a bio. i plan to add a teacher-student discussion.
Aprendí que en la distancia, en el trabajo en línea, es fundamental hacerse presente, que los estudiantes comprendan la importancia de ese soporte, de la claridad y credibilidad de quien está impartiendo el curso, también la importancia del saber de ellos, de la discusión y el análisis crítico. La experiencia, las credenciales, los logros, nuestra biografía es una puerta de ingreso a ese proceso de interacción y disposición al aprendizaje
From this module, I have learned the importance of projecting and maintaining your presence, authority and building student-instructor relationships in delivering successful online course.
I will expand my biography to include all of my achievements.
It is important to establish credibility by projecting your presence. One of my initial announcements is the Instructor Introduction where students can read my academic credentials, educational experience and background, as well as get a bit of insights into my personal life.
Having the instructor provide a biography as well as the students is a good way for instructors to establish an authority online and for students to get to know each other.
creating an online authority and presence is a skill that needs to be practiced while still making yourself, as an instructor, approachable and have students understand that you available to help.
Encourage students to connect with each other, especially if they live nearby. Building those relationships can turn into study buddies, carpool crews, or even lifelong friendships. The more they collaborate, the more they’ll learn, and not just from you, but from each other too.
I've learned that scheduled reminders are a good way to make your presence known.
As an instructor, you should be upfront with your students, answer their questions honestly, and if you do not know the answer let them know that you will find out. Get to know them and let them get to know you. Share your biography and your interests, encourage your student to get to know each, especially if they live in the same areas. With doing this they can collaborate and help each other in their learning process and share insights with each other.
Understanding that instructors must provide and establish relationships and boundaries.
