How will you promote online teaching?

It is important to familiarize with the course modules and navigation of the course materials

I learned different ways to keep students engaged based on their different ways of learning and eliminate disengagement.

I have learned that storing resources in one place will make then readily available to be used over and over again.

I plan to store the student notes and diagrams so that I can access then every semester for each class.

Asynchronous discussions allow reflection and more participation that allows students to dive deeper into their learning and environment. Synchronous discussions can limit students and may result in less thoughtful responses. 

Utilize tools like biographical sharing to help build trust and increase engagement. Online courses also benefit from personalization and consistent feedback for the students. 

Review courses and be prepared for students! Online courses can be hard for students depending on their learning style. 

I learned that it's really important to keep our learning goals in mind when selecting tools. Additionally, instead of simply posting our usual content online, we should strive to make it more engaging and interactive. The "four O's" thing (Origin, Organization, Orchestration, Outcomes) seems like a good way to think about it all.

For my courses, I plan to replace lengthy recordings with shorter videos or readings that incorporate engaging activities. Organizing everything into modules in our LMS with clear labels appears to be the best approach. I'm also thinking about how to make things more interactive.

I've learned that becoming an online facilitator means focusing on student-centered learning, designing problem-based activities, providing timely and meaningful feedback, and knowing that I will support the students in taking ownership of their learning and encourage them to find solutions for themselves. This will foster engagement and peer interaction. 

It is pertinent that educators use multiple avenues of evaluation to assist in revising courses. This ensures that the educators receive quantitative and qualitative data from students, colleagues, and other professional stakeholders. Doing so will help the instructor create and deliver courses that align with the mission and values of the organization as well as industry standards and best practices.