Active learning is key! As far as instructor point of view being organized and understand the course time table is crucial. Timely organized content along with participation
I want to continue seeing the learning platforms that I use through the eyes of the student. In my subject area, there are rarely words, phrases, concepts, and activities that I am unfamiliar with or cannot fairly quickly makes sense of in context. This is not true of learners who often step into worlds in which almost all of the words phrases etc. etc, are foreign. The simplicity of presentation, the organization of material, and providing modules where small steps can be given focus and completed successfully can be beneficial.
It is very helpful to see larger frameworks and structures that are unseen or taken for granted. For example simply noting characteristics of online courses as having structural integrity, navigational simplicity, intellectual interaction, and active learn-centered learning is beneficial. Between the personal tendencies and /or the learning challenges within a given course, keeping these kinds of frameworks and structures in mind and in balance can require intentionality and purposefulness.
I should plan to complete the Student Orientation course (if available). Completion of this course will enable me to understand how students will be using the features of the CMS to complete the learning activities included in the course. It is vital to provide informative and constructive feedback in a timely manner, is of prime importance to your success as an online instructor.
Having familiarity with online course and knowing your support infrastructure is greatly benificial to me and my students online. Having a sturder course structrue is of great importance
I am new to on-line learning. So far this course has helped me to think differently with my delivery with my on-line course. I like that everything is layed out step-by-step. That is going to help me with being organized on the on-line platform.
There are many advantages that come with online learning. if yotu are open to new techniques of information exchange then e learning can be very successful. It is priority to have both the instructor and the learner fammiliar with the CMS inorder to have a positive experience. Failure of this working knowledge in the begining will ultimaltly affect the whole learning process.
Helping students understand and navigate through the structure of a given online course they are enrolled in is key to their sustained interest, participation and success.
Instructors need to understand how the CMS system works in order to help students. It's not enough just to know the subject matter, teachers need to provide students with technical support as well. I actually created a PowerPoint, that I email the day before the term starts, that reviews some important aspects of Canvas.
We need to provide as much upfront help as we can give to our students. Online courses can be very overwhelming and students need to have help many times when starting a course. so they don't become overhelmed or frustrated.
I have learned from this module that it is important for the instructor to be acquainted with course delivery techniques and strategies. The instructor should be familiar with compatibility of software and readily have contact information for tech support if needed. In addition, it is important for the e-learner to have support from both the instructor and tech support to minimize frustrations exacerbated by lack of computer expertise, malfunctioning of computer system, or dysfunction of the course management system.
I intend to apply these strategies by assuring software is compatible, resources are available, and tech support contact information is readily available.
This module reiterated how important it is know the components of the CMS and roles of the online instructior. The information also brought more awareness to the specifics of what an online instructor should pay close attention to, e.g. posting grades timely, giving students feedback in a reasonable amout of time, deadlines for submitting mid-term/final grades. It was good to review the charactertistics of a quality online course.
I will take into account that every student has different levels of learning and to reply to those needs with support for students and to comprehend the cms so that I will learn my schools directive to online teaching.
As a New Instructor E learning will definitely teach a instructor a variety of learning skills and techniques , I am looking forward to the challenge.
I would definitly say iam entry level as far as online instruction goes. But that being said iam extremely excited by all the new possibiliities with on line training.
Being prepare and familiarize yourself with the course material will make the class run effectively. It will prevent frustration with students when they have questions or need help due to technical issues. Being prepare will show student that you care.
Course delivery is the foundation to a successful course run. The instructor should access the course before students to make sure all techincal issues are resolved (links, videos, media, quizzes) and working properly. As an online instructor, I always go through each Module "as a student" first, I listen to the lectures, read the text, review the assignments and quiz. Then, I format a weekly announcement with an overview, to-do list, what to expect in the upcoming weeks, due dates, my contact info, etc. so it is readily available for students if they need me. As the course instructor, we are the subject matter experts and technical support assistant.
~Maura
Online teaching is difficult and using the techniques in this course can guide the instructor of best practices. Communication on the online board can help with questions.
It seems clear to me that to have student and instructor success and fun in an Online class two major items must occur:
1. Learning Support
2. Technical Support
I have learned that while Online instruction can be frustrating for some students. To reduce or minimize this frustration one technique is to maintain constant and timely communication with students. Friendly reminders are helpful
