Jeremy Terry

This section was about online course content transfer. The effective ways an instructor can use online content to engage students. As students navigate the course, I must provide effective content that is up to date, easily assessable, and concise.

What I learned is a facilitator helps students learn by guiding them through the contents of the course. The course is usually prescribed by the institute, but it at times can be modified by the facilitator to become more effective. One of the most important aspects of being an organizer is student engagement in an online curriculum. One of the methods I plan to use is online team building. This will create a rapport between students and a level of shared responsibility amongst the learners.

Synchronous learning is in real time. A student can ask a question and an instructor is connected through technology to answer the question at that moment. Asynchronous learning is course material prescribed to students. It is an individual learning, with discussion questions to identify the students’ level of course comprehension through participation. If possible, I intent to incorporate both synchronous and asynchronous learning. Some people need the hands on, example in real time approach, while other students need time to digest and research the subject matter on their own time.

I learned that technology is a great tool in a virtual learning environment. It allows interaction between students and teachers in real time via video streaming, instructors can access essential material for students in a matter of seconds, and organizational tools for assignments and resources are quickly available because of technology. How I intend to apply technology based on this topic is being proactive in resources I can provide for students. From pulling news clips, articles, and company websites, I can give students an abundance of information through the innovation of technology.