Some of my best practices in the online learning environments is to ensure that all of my students speak with me. Reading a BIO and hearing my voice makes a big difference and it ties the BIO to a real person. Students have often complained to me that in an online learning environment that they feel as if they are talking to a computer and not a person most times because they seldomly have the opportunity to speak with the professor.

Another best practice of mine is to provide screen recordings to help students understand materials presented and to give… >>>

I found it best to dissect the email received and answer all parts.  I include an opening, acknowledgement of the email and a response to all parts, then a closing always thanking them and asking if I can be of further assistance.  I usually read emails 2-3 times before I send them to make sure my response is clear and postive.

I have not taught many online classes but I feel it is easier to keep up with studenw progression and skills hands on. Usually they wait until last minute and procratinate with assighnmentw, then they ask for help at the end of  when it's crunch time.

Thank you for this informative course in the technology use of the computer.  It was a great review.

Bonnie

Since completing this course, I wasn't too sure HOW I'd put everything I wanted to do into practice. Somehow, I managed to make incremental improvements with each course I've taught. 

Without being able to coerce students to attend a weekly live lab session with me, I had to find unique ways to feed them the information that they would have received in a one-on-one session to help them be successful. 

Ironically, the curriculum for my course had to be updated, so I took the initiative of participating in this effort. Making improvements to the assignment instructions and some of the… >>>

i enjoyed this class.  I think the abbreviations were a bit much

I have just started teach on-line in the last year.  I know I am not super familiar with the LMS we use.  I have an IT person at my disposal almost immediately, this is a blessing.  I need to be more organized and this course gave me some valuable techniques to re-organize me.  Also. I have never taken an on-line course myself, this course gave me a glimpse into what my students are going though.

I think this course really helped me to learn how not to be a 24/7 day instructor. It is important to set boundaries, have an appropriate course format, and encourage your students in the right way. I do not want to be a hover instructor and this course helped me to evaluate my organizational skills as well. 

Always answer a students question.

I personally do not like creating rubric but after taking this course I would like to make mine better. I love that it discusses critically looking at the course and always examining it to see it is meeting the  needs of the stakeholders. Great class. Julie

Online courses are the key recommendations. Is very important provide clear instructions

Planning is crucial to success.  When taking an online course, it is best to track due dates and plan ahead.  This way, you will be able to check your progress and stay on track.

Students are told ahead of time when it will be their turn, in addition, they are given the topic to prepare with whatever method they want for a 10 minute teaching time. I have also ued a game called STUMP THE TEACHER with good results in this area.

Managing a successful online class is being an effective facilitator. This is done by using a neo-Socratic method in which the students teach you, but you listen and comment back on what they teach you. Questions will help facilitate their learning.

Understadning the different types of learners in aonline setting was helpful. Even though I weas already aware of the different types of students, it was refreshing to have title or definition of each. I will try to be more aware of the behaviors that each learner demonstrates and tailor makle my responses accorindlgy.

I have found that attempting to communicate with students literally the next day does have its benefits. Many issues I have been able to address in a timely fashion. There have been times when sharing my work phone number was useful with resolving problems. These small details make the difference in helping students being successful.

Hi All,

Whenever I post discussions and respond to students, they are much more responsive when I use an image that can relate to the content we are discussing.  Here is a site I developed to find images and other resources that instructors can use.

http://freeresourcesforeducators.weebly.com/

Deb

I taught a senior level course in an IT program that essentially help students understand how to secure the perimeter of a network. While students were in a cohort, some had different training in underclass courses, and therefore different skills.

I located an assessment exam and had each student complete it. Those with the highest overall score could be "team captain" if they wished. Then I ranked the other students in terms of their proficiency in one of four areas. With this information on the back of the assessment results, the captains chose their teams based on assembling a thorough… >>>

I am true believer of reaching out to students as much as possible. Students feel more comfotable in an online learning environment when they know they can contact their instructor and receive feedback quickly.