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Comment on Aimee Green's post

Hi Aimee! I once had an online instructor who was new to the LMS we were using and hadn't received any training from the instructional support team at the college. As a result, he created the entire course using discussion posts because he said he didn't know how to use anything else! Yikes! I can't remember exactly what the situation was, but I think he was new to online teaching and had been given a teaching assignment at the last minute and just had to roll with it. As someone who provides instructional design… >>>

Comment on Luis Serrano Tamayo's post

Hi Luis! You are right about the way forums help us with the co-construction of knowledge. We are actually modeling the type of interactions that we desire for our students. There is always something we can learn from our peers, no matter how much experience we have. One of the lessons in this section stated that different instructors are likely to take different approaches to teach the same course goals. This is because we all have a different way of seeing things, based on our life and professional experiences. Forums allow us to… >>>

Online learners comes with many challenges.  I would know being an online learner myself was a difficult task at first, however with the right support of teachers and support center, I was very much equipped with what I needed to succeed.  Most of the challenges will not in particularly come from the work itself, but with real life issues such as work, sickness, and all in between.  I found the most helpful and productive way to overcome these obstacles was through transparency and keeping the communication line open.  

I believe a quality online course is one that truly transforms students in a positive way. They are challenged but not burdened. They leave the course with a new knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes that they either didn't have beforehand or that needed to be strengthened and renewed. An online teacher facilitates this learning journey. Content coverage alone can't do it. Just passing the course won't do it either. It takes true engagement, interaction and little bit of productive struggle to make it worthwhile. 

So far, I've learned that not all online tools will work. You need to (1) know your teaching type/ types and have a good understanding of how the tool works.

As an instructor, I believe learner engagement begins with creating an inclusive, interactive, and supportive environment where students feel comfortable participating and asking questions. I will strive to connect course material to real-world applications, encourage active discussions, and incorporate a variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse learning styles.

I learned that Projecting your presence is the ability to communicate confidence, professionalism and authenticity in both personal and professional settings. A strong presence allows instructors to capture attention, inspire trust, and leave a long lasting impression.

I have learned that teaching has become an essential part of modern education offering flexibility, accessibility, and innovative ways to engage learners. Effective online teaching requires more than simply delivering content digitally; it involves creating interactive, students-centered experiences that promote understanding, collaboration and motivation.

The importance of collecting information and feedback from all of your stakeholders to improve the online course.

Giving meaningful feedback closely linked to the assignment. Individualized feedback.

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