Reply to Alejandro Sevilla's post: This stuck out with me, as well. I feel that I use each of these styles at some point in my teaching.
With all that the internet has to offer, we, as educators, need to assess the objectives of the course as we choose the right tool to assist in achieving our outcomes.
We will need to assess the student's ability and availability to the tools. We look at any potential problems that may occur and benefits to the use of certain technology tools. Once we choose the tool, we will need to assess, along the way, any barriers to learning by using the tools chosen and evaluate the results as we move forward.
This module emphasized that the technology tool should support, not hinder, the teaching and learning process. Instructors should assess each technology tool and obtain feedback from students as to whether to continue to use it or to investigate another technology tool to better serve the instructor and students. I think Stop, Start, Continue is a great way to illicit feedback from students about technology and other instruction delivery methods. Blackboard has been a great technology resource, as it has many of the tools mentioned built into the platform, like wikis, discussion boards, blogs, and digital portfolios.
There are many different technology tools to use such as blogs, wikis. It is important that Powerpoint that are pre-recorded or voice over are in 10-15 minute increments and then ask questions in between.
I see there are many tools to use, but it's also good to use my own style, with good facilitation
There are many tools available for online learning. It is important for the facilitator to understand these tools and to be aware of learner preference for using these tools.
Different tools which can be used and different teaching styles to create a learning environment
As an instructor, it is important to have the correct tools to help each student learn in a way that best helps them. Each student may use different methods to learn, and it is crucial to be able to help each student. It is imperative to always look for ways to improve and continue growing to help each student be successful.
I have learned to consider the audience and evaluate the effectiveness of the technology tool. Students also appreciate variety. Avoid over-using one tool. Teach, use technology, and listen to the feedback to achieve the desired objectives.
This module opend my eyes to the various tools instructors can use to enhance only learning, such as blogs.
Becoming an excellent facilitator is a skill to be developed over time. With a facilitator type of teaching style, activities become the focus. This teaching style emphasizes student-centered learning and places more of the responsibility for learning on the students themselves.
There are several tools facilitating student learning and it's important to use the right one. I think interactivity is important and Screen Capture presentations assist in student professional developoment. Creating an engaging environment for students by choosing the right technology tool is important.
We need to continuously receive feedback from our students in order to know what is or is not working. Technology tools can be great tools, but they can also be used in the incorrect method.
You need to know more about the options and functions of various tools
It is important to assess your teaching style and the technology to get the most out of both.
I learned a lot of valuable information. I learned that there are many different types of technology tools and instructor can use. Tools like:
1. Blogs
2. Learning Management Systems
3. Screen Capture
4. Virtual Classrooms
5. Wikis
I also learned that the instructor must use to appropriate technology tools to have effective instruction.
I learned that it is important to understand how a tool works before you integrate it into your online course. If you don’t understand how to use the tool, then it may result in confusion for the class.
As an instructor in an online setting, it is important to not only understand your teaching style, but also understanding technologies that are available to you in order to create the best learning environment possible. Once you are in sync with both it will make you more successful with your classes.
Reply to Bill Wong's post:Yes, I need to do that too. I think mine is still evolving.
With the onset of COVID 19 I was asked to transition a course to the online learning format in a very short amount of time. If I were doing the course now, I would definitely be able to do this more effectively through more effective use of technology tools. Some technology tools were made available to us and I have learned how to use some of the features but there are others that I would like to use i the future to better engage students. I would really like to implement some of the features of the Video Conferencing platform we have available to improve engagement of the students with one another. I have seen the benefits that students get by engaging in small group discussions of various topics in the face to face classroom. I now know more about the use of chat and breakout room features to acomplish this in the virtual environment as well and am eager to try that.
