Heather LeBlanc

Principles for the Instructor Teaching for Success And Expectations for the Student are a great summary of online learning.

Supporting students who may need guidance on how to use technology; the importance of a good communication system and LMS; use of social media; getting feedback from students on how the course is going (learning materials etc).

The importance of clear, concise, complete, timely and professional communication with your online students, developing the safe community for the students to operate within, preparing the students for success

Reminder of meeting all needs of students by using UD techniques, seeing the benefit of using video announcements, helping the students manage their time, posting tips on how to be successful with online learning, providing more and better instructions to online assignments.

Learned about stressing to faculty moving to online delivery of courses to not just upload a PowerPoint and lecture if synchronous. How online courses may require a total redesign of the initial F2F class. To make the content more engaging and interactive, plus easy to find. The importance of consistent layout of content.

How to facilitate online learning and how to be more effective as a facilitator 

Though I prefer synchronous learning to asynchronous, I do see the advantages and disadvantages to both techniques. I also see the similarities between the two methods: keeping students engaged and active is very important.

Ensure the technology matches the outcomes you want the student to achieve. Many many forms of technology to use to enhance learning.

Goal is to help students develop their critical thinking skills, which are poor in most students. Like PBL. Would like to use it more.

How to incorporate active learning while teaching online, especially asynchronous courses. The techniques are not the same as done in the traditional classroom. Good ideas presented.