Teaching Online Learners

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BETH BUCK

Meaningful Feedback

I teach a course HRM Procedures, after students complete an American Service practical. I specifically note one thing each student is excellent or extremely special at. It makes the student feel individualized and proud of a specific accomplishment.

BETH BUCK

Instructor Involvement

Asking the students what level of participation do they want. The learning objectives are for the students and too much interference from the instructor may prevent this.

BETH BUCK

Audio

Previous instructors would add sound to power point slides that were not relevant and distracting to students. But, in the wines course the lead instructor added a person pronouncing the wine to assist students and it was extremely relevant.

Jimmy Jenkins

Blended Learning

Our organization has introduced a cutting edge method of teaching students the art of being an automotive technician. We have a blended learning that incorporates online web based training, instructor lead training, and hands on training. With the addition of web training it allows our students to have more "hands on" training due to the fact they can complete their online training the day before the lecture and have knowledge of the subject matter before the instructor even opens his mouth. This leads to more time in the lab with hands on experience.

Kelly Wilkinson

Selecting Appropriate Course Content

Why can't course content created for a face-to-face course be appropriate for an online course?

Kelly Wilkinson

Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Why do you feel it is important for an online facilitator to wear four "pairs of shoes"?

Kelly Wilkinson

Different Roles for Online Facilitators

Why do you feel it is important for an online facilitator to wear four "pairs of shoes"?

Kelly Wilkinson

Establishing a Teaching Pattern

When establishing a pattern of teaching, what do you believe are the two most important things to consider?

Kelly Wilkinson

Establishing a Teaching Pattern

When establishing a pattern of teaching, what do you believe are the two most important things to consider?

Kelly Wilkinson

Virtual Environment Technology Tools

When using technology tools in a virtual learning environment, what do you believe are the three most important things to consider?

Kelly Wilkinson

Virtual Environment Technology Tools

When using technology tools in a virtual learning environment, what do you believe are the three most important things to consider?

James Robinson

Humor as a teaching strategy

I've found a little humor can put students at ease and provide a shared experience.

BETH BUCK

Attrition

I think this area is more challenging than in the classroom. When you have face to face contact, you can see a student struggle more quickly than on-line. Daily communications would be imperative to see early signs.

BETH BUCK

Participation

I think engaging a student in on-line is far more important than a traditional classroom due to the distraction factor someone may have working from home. A job, family, and or technical difficulties. If frustration levels rise, the participation will be effected

BETH BUCK

Student Bio's

I use the student bio's for a class that is a 3 hour course for HRM Procedures students. I need to know what their life experiences are to better manage the class. Less experience will require ground up teaching as opposed to more a less a refresher course.

BETH BUCK