Alberto Rodriguez

Course evaluations are very useful for the evolution of any specific course. Course revisions should be ongoing for as long as the course is offered and can even produce different versions of the course that can be more suitable in different situations. A class with a low number of students may benefit from a certain version of the course that was developed and tested on smaller class sizes. There may even be a version of the course that is more suitable for larger class sizes or in the event of Holiday or Weather related schedule interruptions. Formative evaluations give the… >>>

It is important for the instructor to encourage and to model healthy behavior in regards to collaboration among students. An online learning environment has a culture of it's own and the instructor has the largest amount of influence as to the manner in which that culture is developed. 

A well structured course can reduce student and instructor stress, which creates a more conducive learning environment. Successful course design starts with a plan and includes several executions for fine tuning and modification. 

A successful online learning experience starts with the instructor. An online instructor who manages both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments must have a high level of organization and access to any additional support that may be needed. 

Time management is an important skill when dealing with the online learning space. It is helpful for an instructor to provide "tips and tricks" for keeping up with the work load and successfully navigating the assignment schedule. 

Planning out the online course can be a lengthy process. The more consideration used during the initial course planning the more versatile it will become for future use. Any modifications needed can be made more easily and quickly when adjusting for different courses. 

A clear outline of the expectations for online learning will help to provide each student with confidence as they complete the assigned tasks.

Setting the stage for the online environment is necessary. Both the student and the teacher should assess the requirements for a successful online learning experience. An initial survey is a great way to identify any potential challenges that may present themselves during the course in an effort to make any changes needed. 

Organizing content for an online learning environment is crucial to the success of each student. The flow of information and consistency of the manner in which it is found and applied needs to be clear in order to avoid student frustration which can lead to poor academic performance. 

A facilitator is responsible for setting the tone of the learning environment. Communication is one of the most important factors in setting the expectations of social interaction and must also include examples in which the learners can observe the expected behavior in action. This includes feedback from the facilitator and other leaners.