I have found that over the years of teaching Online classes that there are similarities in different Course Management Systems - Learning Management Systems Therefore, it is critically important to track all students in the course. Also, learning support and technical support are importsnt support infatructure components for student success.
It's important to become familar with the student LMS in order to get the most out of it. There are so many things to do and ways to teaching a class online and incorporate different ways to engage students.
I learned that online instructor need to know CMS well to ensure success on the online platform.
I learned that a course delivery method is a way in which educational content is conveyed from instructor to student.
I'm planning to intend to apply it in my class with the next steps
-Integrate real-time interaction.
-Get creative with discussion boards.
-Maximize engagement with non-task interaction.
-Use multiple communication tools.
-Have a plan around the tool.
I learned that an important part of ensuring successful online learning is to have good support infrastructure, which requires me to familiarize myself with navigating the CMS.
There are many ways to engage students in an online class.
Body language is super important, especially when face-to-face. This can make or break a conversation so it is important to prepare yourself with professional posture based on the meaning of the conversation and the setting.
Different methods of communication call for different preperations due to the different obstacles each method may cause, be prepared based on how you will communicate and know the risk ahead of time to make the conversation more productive.
When communicating with students, phone is preferred over written communication in order to utilize voice tone as well as words when communicating.
Just as I always want to have somebody to support, encourage, and help me, my students in online settings need to feel that somebody is there for them.
To process of a strong structural format and respond to student question with effective answers cours study material
Familiarization with my institution's CMS will help my students feel more comfortable, as well as myself.
My takeaways from this module include the need for a course to have a solid structural integrity, easy navigation, a link between the assignments and course learning objectives, as well as an active learning environment. I have experienced many courses over the years, even before distance education was online, where these requirements were not met and it created a very poor experience for both the learner and the instructor. Another is the need for the instructor to have a solid understanding of how the LMS functions, and how to utilize those features to manage the course. Students also need access to support services outside of the instructor such as learning support and technical support. Given the nature of online learning and the needs of the learner, these support offices need to be available seven days a week and ideally all day especially for those schools enrolling students located around the globe.
structure of content and knowlegeble instructors
Since going to a virtual environment instead of face-to-face, I will use this information to do a better job at providing my students the support they need not only for learning, but also the technical support.
As an online Instructor it's very important that I know what course structure I will be using. The Most common structures are modules and lessons. It's also very important that I am fimiliar with the institutions online course delivery system. It will make things easier for me to track student progress, answer any questions students may have and/or post new questions for students to answer, posting announcements, view student profiles, post calendar events, delete postings, if needed, post grades, it's where your full course requirements will be posted, and more. The course requiements should include; Due dates, deadline for final grades, conditions in which you will grant extentions, polices on plagiarism, number of hours required, time frame a test or tests may be taken, group projects, instructions, and more, depending on your course and instituions requirements.
I learned that the instructor can take different methods to teach toward the common goal.I have also learned the best support system to use.
To improve the way I communicate be prepare, draft the message, check for unintended consequencs, and refine.
I learn different way to communicate, a body language, voice ton, and the words
Is very important understand the plataform that used, for that reason the communication is very necessary
Interesting topic with helpful information. As an Instructor I must know the subject thoroughly in order to pass the subject onto the students.
