Amber Boetger

I learned how instructors can project an online authority and presence through various postings about themselves and their expectations.

I learned that an instructor must ensure all components of the CMS are working to avoid student frustration. Since I have taught predominantly in person, I did not consider the importance of double checking the access to and proper functioning of learning modules.

Generally speaking, adult learners have an attention span of approximately 15-18 minutes. Therefore, lectures should be composed in such a way as to allow for breaks and variations in teaching style.

I learned various strategies to help recall student names. I found the picture method to be especially useful as I generally remember faces and not names.

While I have experience teaching in the university and K-12 setting, I found the checklist to be a helpful tip. I always tell my students if it isn't written down, it does not exist. Writing things down in each class that I have communicated or need to communicate will help ensure that students and tasks will not slip through the cracks.

This module emphasized meeting students where they are and ensuring our professionalism is not synonymous with elitism. I found the section about the 5-Cs to be beneficial. I resonated most with the idea of being committed and clear.