Zhanna Martirosyan

From this module, I learned how essential structured communication systems and faculty support processes are for maintaining quality in online education. The module emphasized the value of combining synchronous tools (such as webinars and video meetings) with asynchronous platforms like LMS-based faculty sandboxes to ensure consistent communication, documentation, and collaboration.

I intend to apply this learning by supporting clear communication protocols, encouraging use of asynchronous faculty forums for ongoing reference, and ensuring that faculty have access to reliable tools and resources that promote alignment, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

From this module, I learned that effective online education depends on thoughtful faculty onboarding, clear expectations, strong LMS training, and data-informed monitoring of instructional practices. The module emphasized moving beyond generalized metrics and “one-size-fits-all” standards toward predictive, course-specific indicators that support meaningful improvement in both teaching and student outcomes.

I intend to apply this learning by supporting structured faculty orientation, emphasizing hands-on LMS training, and using contextual, behavior-based feedback to guide faculty development, curriculum refinement, and continuous instructional improvement. 

From this module, I learned that online postsecondary education operates in a rapidly changing regulatory environment that requires institutions to balance innovation with compliance. State regulations, accreditation standards, and employment laws can vary widely and directly affect faculty hiring and instructional practices.

I intend to apply this learning by staying attentive to regulatory changes, supporting clear communication of policies to faculty, and reinforcing compliance expectations through structured onboarding and ongoing training.

From this module, I learned how critical industry experience is in hiring online faculty for career-oriented postsecondary institutions. The emphasis on practitioners as subject matter experts highlights the value of bringing real-world perspectives into highly structured, standardized online courses. While curriculum and assessments ensure consistency and quality, it is the instructor’s current industry knowledge and credibility that enrich student learning and better prepare graduates for the workforce.

I intend to apply these insights by prioritizing faculty selection strategies that balance academic qualifications with relevant industry experience, particularly for online and career-focused programs. In addition, I will recognize the role of… >>>

I learned that effective strategic planning is an ongoing, iterative process that requires understanding both internal capabilities and external forces. The importance of tools such as SWOT analysis, priority issue identification, and SMART objectives helped clarify how strategy moves from high-level vision to actionable plans.

I intend to apply these concepts by more intentionally linking strategic goals to measurable outcomes, clearly defining responsibilities during execution, and ensuring consistent communication and feedback with stakeholders. This approach will help translate strategy into day-to-day actions while maintaining flexibility to adapt as conditions change.

I learned that ChatGPT can enhance students’ learning in many ways, such as simplifying lengthy texts, generating creative ideas, summarizing class notes, creating test practice questions, and supporting language learning. These features make it a versatile academic tool that saves time, boosts creativity, strengthens subject knowledge, and builds confidence. By providing personalized summaries, prompts, and feedback, ChatGPT helps students prepare more effectively for exams and assignments while encouraging engagement with course material.

The integration of AI in education offers additional benefits, including customized learning experiences, timely feedback, and reduced teacher workload, allowing educators to dedicate more attention to lesson planning… >>>

I learned that ChatGPT can play an important role in education by serving as a virtual tutor, especially in classrooms where teachers may struggle to give individualized attention due to limited resources or large student numbers. It can explain concepts, answer questions, and provide real-time feedback, helping students overcome barriers, build confidence, and improve academic performance. However, successful integration of ChatGPT requires careful planning and monitoring to ensure it complements, rather than replaces, human instruction. At the same time, it is crucial to acknowledge its disadvantages—such as limited contextual understanding, potential inaccuracies, lack of emotional intelligence, risks of plagiarism, and… >>>

I learned that neural networks are computer systems modeled after the human brain, forming the foundation of machine learning and deep learning by recognizing patterns in data. ChatGPT, while highly advanced, does not truly “understand” or possess consciousness-it generates responses based on statistical patterns from its training data. OpenAI has implemented safety measures, such as filters and warnings, to reduce risks of bias, misinformation, or inappropriate content. Still, ChatGPT has limitations, including limited contextual understanding, sensitivity to input phrasing, occasional biased or inappropriate responses, lack of real-time knowledge, and overconfidence in incorrect answers. Recognizing both its strengths and limitations is… >>>

I learned that artificial intelligence is a broad and evolving field with several subfields such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics. Each subfield offers unique approaches and applications that are transforming industries like healthcare, finance, transportation, and manufacturing. Although AI has not yet reached the level of fully replicating human intelligence, its rapid progress in recent years shows how powerful and influential it can be in shaping the future.

I also learned about OpenAI’s contributions, including models like GPT for natural language processing and DALL-E for generating images from text. These innovations demonstrate how AI can… >>>

I learned that students enter educational programs with a variety of motivations, ranging from building social relationships and meeting external expectations to pursuing personal advancement, giving back to the community, or simply learning for the sake of learning. Both younger and older learners bring unique perspectives, some seek validation or a fresh start in life, while others enroll out of curiosity or even boredom. Regardless of their reasons, recognizing these different motivations allows instructors to better engage students by connecting coursework to their personal goals and needs.

I also learned that career education students share common traits that instructors should… >>>