Feedback and interaction are very important. Not just for an instructor but also for the students.
Timely respponse to questions and keeping answers succinct so they can not be misconstrued
Course facilitation is a constant, evolving process. Instructors must evaluate during a course as well as after to ensure that the course is meeting the needs of all students.
The use of discussions and how to mange them was the most important piece from this section. I have not been good in the past in using discussions mainly because I just didn't know how or take the time to figure out how to make them effective. This has given me some ideas on how to implement that component to my online classes.
Giving timely feedback is impo. This allows room fron student sucess
It is important to actively engage learners, and to constantly evaluate and adjust what works/what doesn't
Motivation is key for an online program to work.
I learned about different kinds of feedback to provide students with.
I learned as an instructor, how important the need to evaluate student learning.
Teachers need to make sure to include supportive comments along with the constructive critique.
The instructor should be an administrator, technology helper, social administrator. Feedback is an important part of communication.
Feedback between student and teacher is highly important; it impacts student's participation during the course.
Watch for "busy" work. Make sure engagement has pupose.
THe teacher acts a a facilitator in many ways.
I have learned how to be an effective facilitator of learning through independent learning. I like the idea of asynchronous learning, but the maturity of the student must be evaluated often in order to have positive outcomes.
Feedback is essential to updating a course to improve student learning but should not just be from students.
Feedback is important for students to know where they are and how they are doing. It is also important for teachers to use all their knowledge of the students for evaluation.
Overall, another well written and organized module full of good teaching tips for the online environment, but on balance, a fair amount of the information provided applies to a well-run traditional classroom as well. For example, whether you are teaching a synchronous, asynchronous or traditional classroom, technology and technology tools are important in all three environments. The same is true for having a good course framework, consistent guidelines and effective teacher communications. Finally, being able to facilitate and encourage student engagement and having student growth and success is the most important measurement or result that makes all that effort worthwhile!
Communication is key and providing feedbackto the students is extremely helpful.Engaging then makes the learning process so much easier. Being available for them as well.
