Alondra Fernandez

Using positive reinforcement is a great way to keep students motivated and engaged. Never call out and embarrass a student, because then they will enter survival mode and not learning mode. 

Keep the class engaging. Building trust and a rapport with students is extremely important. 

It is important to be a fair and honest teacher. If you are excited about what you are teaching, students are more likely to be engaged. 

Understanding that the needs of the student are different for each and every student. 

Using various teaching methods allows for students with different learning methods to be successful in the class. Keeping the class entertaining is also essential in their learning. Being prepared and practicing your demonstration before hand can be helpful. 

Students should leave the first class excited and confident that they will do well in the course. Introducing yourself and allowing students to introduce themselves in very important. 

Coming into class early and learning students names in essential. Having a clear objective set when class begins and fulfilling all objectives by the time class ends to set clear expectations each day. 

Having good hygiene and coming to class in professional attire are two ways to show professionalism and that you are prepared. Arriving at least 15 minutes before students arrive and having everything prepared will signal to students that you are prepared and excited to teach. 

Email is an effective way of communication. However, the minimum turn around time an instructor should promise is 24 hours. It can get overwhelming with multiple messages and can be hard to juggle it all. There are different types of behaviors for online learners which include disruptive, quiet and procrastinator. 

Feedback given to students should be encouraging. Synchronous discussions are more challenging than asynchronous discussions due to the potential change in time zones.