Jonathan Musci

Project based learning is something I am incredibly familiar with. At the middle school where I am a Peer Collaborative teacher, I utilize arts integration and project based learning frequently for maximum engagement. I will bring this into my higher education virtual teaching as well.

I have learned how essential it is to design dynamic and technology rich learning environments. If it is linear students may not be as engaged or get as much out of it as they would a more dynamic model. I will definitely be thinking about this in any future course development.

Dynamic learning is much prefered to linear, as it allows for more learners to grasp the information, better retention, and higher engagement.

Consistency is key in regard to course content layout!

I love the idea of being the guide on this side. The best teachers are facilitators, not instructors. We facilitate meaningful learning experiences for the most positive effect on our students.

Synchronous learning to me is really exemplified by a discussion board or schedule chat. Students are working together in real time. Asynchronous learning is necessary for an online learning environment. Students must be able to strike out on their own at their own pace to manage all the content.

I like that we are delving deeper through this course beyond the tools we all recognize such as PCs and phones, to specific tools that will assist in creation and organiztion of the online course.

Have diverse and effective media is a sure way to engage online learners.

Selecting the appropriate technology is key for the creation of a succesful online classroom and course. 

Learing activities are how we get students to engage with the content. I thought there was some useful information in this section. It definitely reinforces the idea that activitites increase a students knowledge base and allow the to apply their knewly attained information.