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Building strong working alliances with online students is fundamental to increasing positive student outcomes.
Put students to work right away in small groups or individually. After a demonstration, the students are excited to try the procedures or tasks themselves. Get them to the activities immediately. Immediate use of newly acquired knowledge is always effective.
Remember, the three M’s of modeling, managing, and motivating will be of great assistance to you and the class on this first day.
As has been mentioned in several places within this module, early and careful planning will help greatly in making your instructional efforts rewarding.
All instructors should have a professional development plan that will assist them in improving and expanding the knowledge and skills needed to be an excellent instructor.
Readily available technical help is extremely important to any e-learning program.
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