Wisdom:

Assessing students regularly is key to checking for understanding and identifying gaps.

Best Practices: 

Reteaching when the students are not fully understanding the concepts

Action Plans: 

Continue to self reflect

Successes:

Rapport and relationships with students

Challenges:

Dealing with unmotivated and uninterested learners. 

Over the years, I have found that structuring an online course  in regards to time from day one is best. Most online students balance work, family, and possibly other courses.  Share with students your avaibility at times that best fit you and the student. For example, I'm a morning person so I am most productive between 7 am - noon.  I shared with students that I will review assignments, and reply to any emails  between those times on specified days, eg Mondays and Wednesdays. I also request to allow 48 hours for feedback. As instructors, we also have other responsbilities… >>>

I would use my knowledge and wisdom and use proper resources to utile and practice the best action plans. Thank you.

This course is very appropriate especially in this time of meeting the  teaching requirement of the emergency online course requirement.

There will be a learning curve for many of us but, what I feel is some of the most important things to keep in mind is the following

* Communication with the student

* Turnaround line for student engagement 

* Student access to course

* Instructor access to course

* Flexible and approachable IT Support 

I think my biggest challenge right now is figuring out how to incorporate video clips and more active learning strategies into the online course. I'm so used to being able to lecture and interact with my students onsite. This will challenge my creativity, but I'm up for the challenge! I appreciate any words of wisdom from instructors who are familiar with the online format.

The most improtant factor in changing my behavior was an instructor who took the time to chat with me about how my behvior was interfering not only with my progress but of the other students in the class. She was able to redirect me through personal emails. I felt that someone cared, that made all the difference in how I worked in the online courses. I was very sucefful after that in all of my course and also in how I utilezed the inofrmation when I was the instructor.

As an instructor to whom the online teaching environment is unfamiliar, I plan to incorporate the information from this educational offering to create course material that includes video clips and provides timely feedback and regular interaction with my students.

THis course is valuable to lead an Online Course.

Some of my best practices for online teaching include: 

1) Getting to know my students through the Introduction Discussion Board. I read their bios and comment on them, showing commonalities whenever possible.

2) Contacting my students early in the first week with a welcome message.

3) Responding quickly to student's questions, wether they email me, call me, or text me.

4) Grading promptly and providing detailed, personal feedback.

Engagement is important in the online learning environment. It is useful to include tools and methods that will foster and promote participation.

I learned that is is important to reach out to all students prior to the first day of class to introduce myself and give them a "heads up" on what to expect in the course. It is also a good idea to establish virtual office hours so the students can contact me during those hours if necessary.

I realized the importance of why an online course should be continuously evaluated for effectiveness.

This is the only way to understand if the course is running smothly, provides a good outline for the students, and produces positive outcomes for the students.

It justifies whether what im doing as an instructor is conducive to the class or shows areas of concern for my course.

What is the use of learning if you don't implement what you learn?

What is the use of learning how to teach our students if we don't implement what we learn?

Implementing new ideas or new techniques to keep students involved and engaged in the classroom creates an environment of growth.

We learn the importance of continuing education to supplement our learning. it helps us to develop and support our students.

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I find the best practice is humor while teaching.

I will incorporate the tme management strategies into my daily routine immediately to improve in this area.

Im going to use instructional articles and web sites  to replace lectures 

By incorporating active learning techniques in the online classroom it allows for students to be engaged and test their knowledge.

This module has taught me a lot. I will make sure to incorporate wise use of active learning to improve my facilitation and for students to learn more.

As you consider the "flipped classroom" ensure you have a postive attitude and willingness to accept some hurdles along the way.

Will be well worth the price to ensure student learning for adults.