This module helped me better understand how different types of media and technology can be used to make online learning more engaging and effective. I think it's important to choose instructional tools that actually support the learning objectives rather than just adding technology for the sake of it.

This module helped me better understand how important it is to have all the different course components organized and working together to create a positive learning experience. I think having clear instructions, learning objectives, and expectations makes a big difference in helping students stay on track and feel confident in what they need to accomplish.

This module helped me better understand how important learning activities are in keeping students engaged and helping them apply what they’ve learned. I think it’s important to have a variety of activities that go beyond just reading material or watching lectures, especially in nursing education where critical thinking and clinical judgment are so important.

One of my biggest takeaways from this module was how important it is to make online courses organized, easy to navigate, and engaging for students. I also learned how much clear expectations, communication, and feedback can impact the overall learning experience.

As a nursing instructor, I plan to apply what I learned by making sure my courses are easy to follow and include activities that keep students engaged and encourage critical thinking. I also want to be more intentional about providing feedback and creating opportunities for students to interact and collaborate. Overall, I want my students to feel supported and… >>>

Career-based ie "hands-on" learning  can still use concepts described in an e learning environment and vice versa. For example, as an aircraft mechanic, a technician needs to analyze or sort through and take inventory of the tools and manpower that will be needed to change out a tire. A good online presentation would be to film real aircraft maintenance taking place. 

Developing a course syllabus is of utmost importance. Lecturing delivery method and lab work time will affect the syllabus.

Both synchronous and asynchronous methods of exchanging information are available on gaming platforms. In the area of aircraft maintenance, iPads are used at flight line areas for documenting work done and certification of legality/airworthiness. I will show the relevance of using Teams for example when aircraft technicians needed to share the location of an aircraft maintenance manual document to reference a type of work accomplished to another technician stationed at a different ramp.

Correspondence courses are the bedrock of nontraditional learning in regard to today's online learning. The first known correspondence course was taught in the 1700's. Because e learning has grown more sophistication, it is part of the higher learning institutions at a 21 percent rate and 6 percent rate. No doubt the Covid pandemic taught the educational world the benefits of quality online education. Online courses include structural integrity, navigational simplicity, active learner-centered learning and intellectual interaction.

The media section is one that I am the most uncomfortable with. I have a large choice per the last session, and a multisensory approach is best, but that takes a lot of preparation on my part to feel like I can manage it. Need to jump in anyway!

I love self-tests—they can motivate and encourage and challenge to engage with the concepts. Student self-confidence is supported and improved generally. I want to include more of these.