This module was very interesting. The most surprising fact to me was learning that distance education has existed since the 1700s. I found this mind-blowing because I had always thought of distance learning as a modern concept. It is exciting to see how far the technology has evolved and how it now allows us to deliver richer, more accessible learning experiences to students.

Allowing for multiple grading opportunities throughout a unit and assessing the process students use to master content will give students a better opportunity to demonstrate mastery.

Using a holistic grading approach and incorporating portfolios into the grading process may take more time for both students and teachers, but will allow both to focus on content mastery and personal growth.

Good teaching includes providing various ways for students to access content, grapple with content and show mastery of content. Being aware of varying modalities of learning and providing students with various ways of experiencing learning is key to inclusion.

Dynamic learning environments utilizing technology needs to incorporate many learning modalities and offer differing types of ways of expressing learning. Creating lessons that encourage students to utilize personal experiences along with providing ways for students to access content in various forms can give students the differentiation often needed for learning.

I learned modeling behaviors help learners connect theory tompractice.

I learned from this module teaching trade or clinical skills must go beyond just technical instructions. Supporting skills such as communications, critical thinking, professionalism, time management’s and problem solving are essentials for students in the real world.

Distance education has been around for years. Gradually developing new ways to teach information to our students 

One take-a-way is to ensure there are various levels and types of interaction opportunities for students.