Teresa Ortiz

Utilizing tried and true strategies to facilitate the following activites:

• Keeping course records.
• Communicating with students.
• Counseling students.
• Dealing with undesirable behavior.
• Resolving student conflicts.
• Minimizing student attrition.

By doing so, the online learning environment for students and educators may be productive and enjoyable.  It may also become an effective social connection while students and educators are in remote settings.

Both synchronous and asynchronous communication is important to the online learning environment.  More emphasis is placed on asynchronous learning, because it is used for instruction and peer-to-peer discussions.  

I would like to hone the use of asynchronous communication for the library course site by adding discussion sections for the entire student population to convene.  Perhaps topics such as gaming, favorite books, favorite movies, most popular memes, etc., can be utilized to generate interest across the wider student population and engage them in friendly discussion.

Establishing a presence, authority and a relationship is a fine balance.  This section highlighted the importance of respectfully and consistently establishing a regular connection with students through a variety of methods.

Specifically, using the paragaph introduction is a strategy that I plan to implement.  Highlighting credentials, professional expereinces and accomplishments, and sharing a few personal interests will support learners in making connection.

The online learning envirment can be more effectively navigated when instructors are not only familiar with the curriculm, but also the CMS, course structure, and the technical challenges that may face a learner.

I intend to inplement this information so that the learners with whom I associate will feel a great level of support and comfort.  This will facilitate their learning.