Having many years of both classroom and online instruction experience, I know that fostering an active learning environment online is much different, and often much more difficult, than in traditional classrooms. In online classes, I engage students by allowing them to co-teach at times: they prepare a few minutes of material and present to the class in a virtual meeting. I also ask them to peer-assess and self-assess their work before submitting to me for the final grade. These allow active learning even in an online environment.

try to keep the class in tune with the subject matter and keep it pleasurable,keep it in a manner that will keep them at ease. i feel this very important as far as retention. they will want to be involved.

recognizing stress, & frustration with students when working with certain types of learning styles, & try to alleviate that stress. Making certain that I use the entire instruction methods to deliver the course

In delivering lectures, its essential that the learner has enough lighting to enable him write I think the normal flourescent lighting is allright. As for videos, deeming the light permits the students to see better. Simply deeming the light makes the environment calmer for the students. Total darkness is an invitation for some students to sleep

i find that making the students comfortable with asking questions this will open the door for the studets that might be uncomfortable with speaking in public or afraid to ask the questions

my syllabuses are usually 8 pages in length in order to cover all the college bases, etc. Sometimes I think it is a bit much, but given the classroom climate of today, it is necessary. Almost like carrying malpractice insurance.

I've had a few students over my teaching career who won't stop talking. They can ramble on for upwards of 30 minutes or more, monopolizing my 1-on-1 time and class monitoring. It's exceptionally rude, but I can't seem to find a way to assertively break the "conversation" without appearing equally rude. In many cases, I don't even think the student is even aware of how long they've been rambling (and ironically, it's usually on-topic). Furthermore, once a student has done that to me, I tend to avoid them in future classes, for fear of it happening again. What is a good way to break away? What is a good way to stay engaged with the student's progress without getting caught in the rambling again?

Keep all examples relevant to the course. Do not stray off unless the point of the story is relevant to what is being taught

clearly state and execute the expectations on the first day. Stay consistent with these expectations throughout the course

engage the students on the first day. First impressions mean the most

Adapt your teaching style to your students. Mixing styles also keeps the students engaged

an accurate syllabus is crutial, times are continually changing and so should addapting to these changes to stay current on all fields of teaching and learning

This module was very informative. I learned a great deal about testing. Especially the effectiveness of different types of test instruments

This training has caused me to rethink my evaluation styles

What are some fun and interesting ways to have the students introduce themselves in class? Although the module gives an example of taking a picture of each student, this seems a bit time-consuming and awkward.

Have been teaching 30 years, and in another class online, someone had mentioned taking this as a refresher. I am also going to use some of the suggestions that I had forgot about.

I tend to use different styles ex: multiple choice, fill ins etc.

I have always used this method

Evert term at the beginning, I do have them use a piece of paper and write down things they learned.

I find it interesting to use techniques to get the students to engage. I use games, power points and end of chapter discussions, this seems to work well.