it is important that students know that you are engaged in the course and that they have knowledge of your background
It is important for the student to recognize the online instructor is relatable and human, not just a screen. This will create comfort and safety for the student.
I will use a detailed biography with visuals.
I have learned various ways of projecting your presence and authority online in a course. I have already practiced some of these methods, such as providing an email introducing myself to the class prior to it starting, but have learned other ways of managing discussion forums. One method that stood out, one I have not used before, is to re-post a discussion forum post from another student.
Establishing a relationship, and projecting your authority and presence is important to maintain an online course.
I learned some good approaches to develop good relationships with learners. Unlike traditional or f2f courses, students can often be located in different time zones in an online course. An instructor should be sensitive to this when scheduling office hours when students may be in different time zones. Another approach would be to send personal messages related to the course to each student. This will allow a more one on one communication approach opposed to a group email to all students.
Remember to get to know your students, good to do a Bio from each person to get a general idea of them and things they like. It would help in leaning style. And provide Bio of yourself.
In this section, I read about how to form connections with your students and how those connections will allow for a greater learning experience. It suggested posting a paragraph or two about your credentials and also something about who you are as a person (hobbies, etc.). Then, in return, your students should tell you a little about who they are. Some things that I like to do are ask, "How did you come to realize you wanted to enter this career path?" or "What keeps you motivated?" This lets me know a little about them, but also lets my students know that I am interested in them and their success. Even though we are working through a computer, I consider their success, my success.
This section pointed out the importance of biographies allowing students to provide basic information including names they preferred to be called. Their legal and official name may be listed, but if they prefer a nickname or shortened version of their name, using that is an easy way to show you care about them as a student. I have found by doing so, students are more responsive when we need to address more serious issues.
I learned the importance of knowing each student and understanding their goals and aspirations.
This emphasizes the importance of personable experiences via distant learning
This learning session has helped me to better understand asynchronous vs synchronous. It is knowing when the student may experience more success with one over the other, but the flexibility of these models will allow the teacher to demonstrated effective administrative and management support of student needs.
I’ve learned the importance of building a strong rapport with the students. It keeps the door open for them to interact and stay engaged in their assignments with myself and their peers, although they aren’t entirely in person.
Making a connection with the learners will gain their trust and create a fun and safe learning environment.
very informative in making connections with online students
I learned that the students may learn best when they know that you are a trusted instructor, when you can be relatable and informative. Also opening a line of communication with the students and encouraging them to communicate with their fellow students.
Allowing students to know more about me personally and professionally could really help their growth in their own career path. By sharing formation, techniques, goals and continues education courses would influence the students to not only do better but be more engaged in class and also a great jumpstart to their esthetics career. Estheticians are made in the classrooms but skills such as customer service, customer relations and client satisfaction will exude all greatness into their business and have repeat customers.
It's important to project and maintain your presence in an online classroom.
Post introductions and credentials the classroom expectations and times of availability to answer questions and view students online assignments.
I find it helpful to be present during discussion boards as well, it gives the students a sense of support and encouragement.
