Online enrollment is growing at a rapid rate, as is the technology that supports online instruction. Instructors need to have strategies that will help them to engage online learners as well as provide them instructional support when needed. This group is for online educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.
When designing course progression, it's vital that newer material build on previously acquired knowledge and skills.
It's up to me as instructor to set the tone of the course in terms of student/teacher roles. Choices can vary depending on both material and type of students.
I liked the section on building a syllabus that highlighted the importance of not just posting a flat syllabus. In my courses I have steadily added to the syllabus and created a more dynamic document. There were some good suggestions on using blogs and wikis for creating an online learning community that I should put into practice.
It's important to develop synchronous/asynchronous course content that aligns with the nature of the course and the objectives of the students. Clarity and organization are key no matter what.
It's not enough to incorporate tech into the classroom. We have to be selective and purposeful in our choices.
Students may be challenging at times or in a challenging situation themselves. It's important to outreach to mitigate negative situations when possible and encourage students to participate in their educational journey.
It's important to give students the feedback they need in a timely manner that promotes building confidence in the material, as well as learning in the way best for the student.
To help students be successful, we must meet them where they are (figuratively, not literally necessarily) by giving the support they need and allowing them to understand the knowledge and assistance they can receive from you. Be present!
Finding ways to reach students to engage with them is necessary to keep students on top of their assignments within the course. Not every student wants to engage in the same ways so it's important to determine what will work best for each student.
Keep record keeping simple.
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