Donovan Salazar

Online course transfer is not a 1 to 1 transfer from in person course. There are many things that must be adapted to efficiently convert a class into Online teaching. Learning the proper techniques and tools available will help facilitate this.

Online classes must be kept up with regularly. Since students have more freedom, sometimes they lose track of the objective. As educators we must find ways to keep them on track.

Synchronous learning happens in person. Asynchronous happens online. They both have their pros and cons. With Asynchronous, there are ways to give the feel on an in person setting. Live camera conferences, discussion boards, and interactive assignments.

Learning about virtual learning and ways technology can help enhance learning in the classroom is important. It can help many students find a better way of learning, retaining, and applying the course's material.

Most adults are very motivated to learn, specially based on their specific goals. Self directed learning is a great way for these students to thrive. Although guidance is still important for the process to be successful. 

Understand that most of our Adult students have busy lives with work, family, and important life commitments. Make plans with them so they have a clear guide to follow and try to be flexible where available. Advise them on where their strengths and weaknesses are and what can be done to improve.

Learn how to listen and respond accordingly with proper respect and poise. Make your students feel like they are being listened to in a respectful manner.

Students as customers, and Instructors as the Product Providers might seem shallow through an economic lens, but it is exactly that. It is our responsibility as instructors to take that lens and make it as personable as possible. We transform the simple economic transaction into something fruitful that can potentially change student futures. 

Students are our customers. They are paying to be provided with adequate education and we should do everything in our power to provide it. Adults have different learning styles and we need to cater to them!

Lab/hands on activity safety is one of the most important things. It's important to teach proper safety and provide the means to have a successful and safe Lab Lesson.