Venessa Cacacho

My takeaway from this module is that online materials should be suited for both the environment and for online learning. Also, taking the layout of the course content to match the instructor's teaching style. 

In my current role, I have definitely played or worn the "four pairs of shoes" - instructor, social director, program manager, and technical assistant. No matter what role I was/am playing, I believe establishing communication between myself and the students as well as providing and receiving feedback is essential in order to facilitate online learning and also have a satisfactory online learning experience.

Whether teaching in a synchronous or asynchronous learning environment, it is important to develop guidelines that must be communicated to students so they understand the process and follow them accordingly. This will also allow communication and outline expectations. 

Online learning and distance education has been enhanced significantly, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to this, there have been a lot of technology tools developed and utilized to provide instructors with ways to deliver instructions/education and assist students to continue learning virtually/remotely. It is important to not just utilize tools that are available to the instructors and/or students but to also ensure it allows and enhance the learning process and meets the needs of both the instructors and students.

The characteristics or descriptions of a leader and a manager may be different but I think the end goal and/or vision are the same.