I learned that an instructor can use proper learning and teaching techniques with support from technology. I can determine what type of systems with work for me in the virtual classroom.
Use the technology tools for the appropriate learning style of your students.
Learn how to use your LMS
There are a lot tools we can access to improve student learning
There are many factors to teaching online and ensuring the students have the proper tools and opportunities to be successful. Being mindful not all students can learn online and from one specific teaching method. Needing to open in being flexible to help students achieve their goals throughout the program.
It is very important to investigate technology tools and the function.
The reliance on PPT lectures that I have done voice-over recording for is something I am looking to change up; I have lengthy lectures & am working on ways to break them into "microlectures" that are easier for students to digest. The other options for content delivery give me more to consider.
I have learned that there is a wide array of technology tools that we can use in order to enhance the learning process for online students. However, we must be responsible and professional enough to do our due diligence and investigate the appropriate tools that fit our teaching style and match the expected learning outcomes.
I learned that tools can be used for their intended function and for different uses if they meet the needs of the intended student outcome. The instructor should test the tool being used for the effectiveness of the learning objective.
Feedback to various uses of technology is pivotal. It seems to be a form of reflective teaching that goes beyond lesson plans.
I learned as an instructor it is important to get familiarized with all technology tools available and assess their specific functions. Analyzing them individually and assessing the function of the tool along with the outcome of the activity is the most effective method for using correctly.
I've learned that there are many different ways to teach using the proper technology equipment. Depending on the different teaching styles as Authorizator, Facilitator, Demonstrater, Delegator, and Expert.
I learned to use the right tool appropriate to the content that should be delivered.
Teaching and learning styles should be taken into consideration when choosing a technology tool.
I've learned that there is a variety of teaching tools that can be used for online learning including Blogs, podcasts virtual classrooms etc. I plan to incorporate Blogs into my future classes.
technology tools are important when it comes to online teaching.
I have increased my knowledge with a student-centered approach, and understand that active learning develops along with critical thinking and problem solving. Teaching online takes preparation to include technology tools. In a F2F, an instructor can utilize teaching with PowerPoint presentations to transition to Voice over PowerPoint presentations. My teaching style includes several methods such as, facilitator, demonstrator and delegator.
Online learning and distance education has been enhanced significantly, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to this, there have been a lot of technology tools developed and utilized to provide instructors with ways to deliver instructions/education and assist students to continue learning virtually/remotely. It is important to not just utilize tools that are available to the instructors and/or students but to also ensure it allows and enhance the learning process and meets the needs of both the instructors and students.
I learned that when teaching online the use of different tools is helpful.
There are many tools available to utilize in the virtual learning environment, however, what I used needs to promote learning not inhibit it.
