Just as with "In Class" teaching teachers in anonline course need to carefully select which tools will be most effective and engaging for the students. Technology offers a plethora of tools. A course may not be face to face, however there are tools both teacher and students need to learn to manipulate effectively so learning may proceed in an effective manner.
I like the tip that a technology tool can be chosen to engage students, but also help me organize the course content and also enhance the teaching process.
using the correct tools in the learning process can help achieve performance in the classroom.
I have used the Start/Stop/Continue in my classes in the past and have gotten very useful feedback. It has helped me to change the way that I do things in my class for the better. The only thing that doesn't change, is the fact that things change.
I really enjoyed learning about how to evaluate technology. There is so much technology out there and there and now I have some tools to assist with accessing them to see if they wil work for me and my students..
I learned the importance of choosing the right technology to help the learning process.
I learned that an instructor needs to identify their own teaching style but also needs learn the pros and cons of the various online teaching tools so that the instructor can present the best course possible utilizing the best tools possible.
In this lecture I have learned that we as instructors must learn the tools provided to us. If we know what the tools are capable of then we can use them in a productive manner to help advance the students learning.
I learned that there are so many technology tools that enhance teaching and learning.
You have to learn how to navigate the tools that you will be using on line first hand. This way you can make sure that the functions are working properly with the course. You will have to ensure the tool that you are using is being used for what it was intended. This will have a big effect on what the feedback for the tool will be for future use.
Camtasia sounds like a useful tool for quick tutorial videos showing how to use various functions of Moodle and Teams. Easier than stringing together lots of screenshots.
The different teaching styles were interesting and I can recall professors who are examples of each. It makes a lot of sense to use the tools that facilitate my style, and also not to get too caught up in a single style.
Reply to Judith Jerauld RN's post: You said this so well! My thoughts almost exactly.
As someone who utilizes technology in his field, (Audio Recording/Live Sound), but has been thrust into the on-line environment, I find the discussion/module quite useful. It is forcing me to assess/re-assess the way I have been instructing and WILL be instructing moving forward in this new future we are forced to deal with as a world-wide pandemic has forced our hand. Understanding the new emerging technologys, and the diffences in each one that we can use for different aspects of our various teaching methods is exciting and has me re-envigorated me about the possibilities of teaching and utilizing new tools!
Is is important to allow students an opportunity to provide feedback concerning the usefulness of the technology tools implemented in the classroom. Although teachers may have the best intentions, the tool is useless if it does not met the needs of our students.
I learned about incorporating more technology tools which I can use with my virtual teaching as well as in the classroom. I had never thought of wikis or podcasts
I learned that it is important to receive student feedback on the type of learning tools used for online teaching. What may work well for the instuctor, may not work well for students and cause frustration.
From this module I learned that although there are many different types of online learning tools, you have to take time to make sure that you are using the proper tool for the curriculum you’re trying to teach. It is important to assess the functionality of the online tool before using it, while you are using it, and getting feedback afterwards to make sure it is effective for instructor and students alike
I learned that tools are a good source of teaching style for students. I need to find my own style.
There are many tools an instructor can use for an online class, however tools should be used to benefit the learning process of the student. Tools should be assessed continually to making sure they are serving its purpose for the course objective. There are many types of teaching styles. An instructor should take into consideration his/her style when planning and framing an online course.
