Terri Randolph

I think it is finding the proper amount of time to study. Students need to ensure they are reading the materials in the class, watching the videos and lectures, reading the book, etc. in order to ensure they are properly engaged in the classroom.

I use both methods. The issues I see many students encounter I will cover in a live lecture or live tutoring session. I also save this for those who want to view later on at their leisure to help them complete the task and understand the material.

I set the tone by leading by example. It is okay to agree to disagree. You can also set the rules up front as to what type of conduct is permitted in the online classroom so there is no question as to what needs to be done.

It is important for a student to learn and know their strengths and weaknesses. It is also important for the instructor to know this as this will help ensure we can get the student pass the hurdles.

It is my responsibility to keep the student engaged in the classroom. By providing videos and thought provoking discussions, we should be able to draw the student into the class so they can want to learn more and engage with their classmates with thought provoking comments.

In regards to feedback it is imperative that we provide timely and quick feedback. You need to be detailed in your response. You need to do the sandwich method. Start with something positive and then focus on improvements and then close with positive feedback. Be honest and detailed so they can learn from it and improve on their next assignment.

I think it is imperative that we respond to the students request within 24 hours. I think timely turn around and quality feedback is essential to the success of the student progress. The instructor sets the tone for the course and if they are not present then the students may feel that they should not be.

As an online instructor I make it my duty to contact each student before the class starts in order to introduce myself and to see if they have any questions, concerns or issues. I also watch participation and scores and if I see someone is lost or lack of attendance/participation. I then decide to contact them for one on one counseling. It is easy to lose a student due to being online so you have to take that extra steps to pull them back and get the actively engaging.